WVSU vs. WGU
The following statements compare West Virginia State University and Western Governors University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- WVSU's tuition ($15,219) is more expensive than WGU ($8,300).
- WVSU's acceptance rate (96.37%) is lower than WVSU (96.37%).
- WVSU has higher yield (7.48%) than WVSU (7.48%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 955.
- WVSU's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than WGU (42 to 1).
- WGU (185,015 students) is larger than WVSU (3,458 students) with more enrolled students.
- WVSU ($9,392) has higher amount of financial aid than WGU ($4,580).
- WGU's graduation rate (51%) is higher than WVSU (34%).

West Virginia State University
Public, 4 years • Institute, WV #218 Liberal Arts Colleges, #12 in West Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$9,499 In-State
$15,219 out-of-state
$15,219 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,392
Test Scores
955 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
96.37% Acceptance Rate
7.48% Yield
Enrollment
3,322 Undergraduate
136 Graduate
467 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
63% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
101 Faculties (full-time)
237 Staffs (full-time)
$57,028 Faculty Salary
$51,537 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,762 annual charge
-376 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,760 annual charge

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,300
Financial Aid
$4,580
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
135,822 Undergraduate
49,193 Graduate
185,015 Online Students (All Students Enrolled Online)
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
62% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
42 to 1 Students to Faculty
3,200 Faculties (full-time)
7,041 Staffs (full-time)
$51,239 Faculty Salary
$73,154 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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