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Overview |
Concord University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Athens, WV | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,798 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concord.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concord University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,630 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,805 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Concord University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,376 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 2,130 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Concord University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concord University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $248 |
Diversity |
Concord University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Concord University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Concord University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,798 students vs. 1,448 students)
Concord University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concord University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Concord University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Concord University ($20,120.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than West Virginia University Tech ($10,630 vs. $11,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 7.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($12,114 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 2.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,805 vs. $9,577)
Concord University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concord 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 Concord University .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 12 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (61%)
Concord University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concord 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 Concord University.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (34% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $17,500 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $4,501 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,001)
- Concord University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/