Florida Polytechnic vs West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Florida Polytechnic UniversityLakeland, FLCatholic life on campusWest Virginia University Institute of TechnologyBeckley, WVCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Florida Polytechnic has the higher graduation rate: 55% against 33% at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, West Virginia University Institute of Technology has the lower price after aid: $9,137 a year, against $11,316 at Florida Polytechnic.
- The average price after aid is lower at West Virginia University Institute of Technology: $9,337 a year, against $11,853 at Florida Polytechnic.
- Median debt is lower at Florida Polytechnic: $14,250, against $22,500 at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Lakeland, FL
Beckley, WV
Setting
Rural
City
Students
1,618
1,448
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
58%
37%
Average SAT
1268
1033
ACT middle 50%
24–30
19–23
Graduation rate
55%
33%
First-year retention
75%
62%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$11,853
$9,337
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$8,819
$6,998
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$8,769
$6,752
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$11,316
$9,137
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$15,037
$11,861
Net price, over $110,000 income
$16,423
$14,797
Median debt
$14,250
$22,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,939
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Florida Polytechnic University · West Virginia University Institute of Technology