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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 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 |
Coastal Carolina | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $248 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,481 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or West Virginia University Tech?
- Coastal Carolina University is 46% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Coastal Carolina than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($28,310.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Coastal Carolina ($9,529 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 9.9% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,628 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Coastal Carolina University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 20.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,610 vs. $8,830)
Coastal Carolina vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 27 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Coastal Carolina vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (46% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $8,400 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,200)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $929 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($24,001 vs. $24,930)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($248 vs. $257)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/