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Overview |
Central State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Central State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $248 |
Diversity |
Central State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Central State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 1,481 students)
Central State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 51.6% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.9% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Central State University ($19,584.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Central State University ($9,529 vs. $10,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 7.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,900 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Central State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 27.2% larger than aid received Central State University ($8,830 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central State University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 205 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Central State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central State University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Central State University (29% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $23,400 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $27,200)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $14,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $39,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($248 vs. $403)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/