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Overview |
Concord University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Athens, WV | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,748 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concord.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concord University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,540 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,780 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,090 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,464 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,120 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Concord University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,730 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,581 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concord University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concord University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
Concord University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Concord University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Concord University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,748 students)
Concord University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concord University or WVSU?
- Concord University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Concord University than West Virginia State University ($18,780.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than WVSU ($8,464 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 21.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,090 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than West Virginia State University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 17.3% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($11,120 vs. $9,482)
Concord University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concord University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Concord University .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 67 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Concord University (91.4%)
Concord University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concord University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Concord University.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than West Virginia State University (34% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Concord University earn on average $400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($33,100 vs. $32,700)
- Concord University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- Concord University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/