Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Coastal Carolina North Carolina Central University Shepherd University Jackson State University ECU WVU NSU Penn State Altoona University of South Carolina-Upstate University of West Georgia Westfield State University WCU| Alcorn State University | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Alcorn State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Alcorn State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $7,848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alcorn State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $248 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 1,481 students)
Alcorn State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Alcorn State University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.9% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Alcorn State University ($19,584.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Alcorn State University ($9,529 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 13.9% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,255 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 17.6% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,386 vs. $8,830)
Alcorn State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 111 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or West Virginia University Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between West Virginia University Tech and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (33% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $17,000 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $33,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,249 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $28,250)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($248 vs. $292)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/