| West Virginia vs. WVSU |
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|---|---|---|
#271 in National Universities #1 in West Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,104 West Virginia Residents $28,608 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,570 West Virginia Residents $14,990 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,412 West Virginia Residents $29,538 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,590 West Virginia Residents $20,990 Out-of-State |
| More$11,786 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,392 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,110 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower930 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter89.00% | Acceptance Rate | Easier95.96% |
| Favorable24.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower5.51% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,643 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,246 |
| Larger18,206 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,110 |
| Larger5,437 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller136 |
| Larger2,958 | Online Student Population | Smaller558 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher65% | Graduate Rate | Lower39% |
| Higher21% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower15% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower57% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,462) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 376) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,262) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,314) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,806 | Number of faculty | 156 |
| Higher$105,419 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$63,848 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.