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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT South Carolina State University Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus| Johnson C Smith University | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Parkersburg, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 2,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | wvup.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $4,032 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $9,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $7,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $3,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $5,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
JCSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | - | ||
| Admitted | 583 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
JCSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $12,031 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $124 |
Diversity |
JCSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 8% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,288 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or West Virginia University at Parkersburg?
- Johnson C Smith University is 333.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University at Parkersburg for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $4,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.6% higher at JCSU than West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($17,474.00 vs. $9,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University at Parkersburg than JCSU ($3,029 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 1.4% lower than costs at West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($7,100 vs. $7,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than West Virginia University at Parkersburg (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 122.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($12,911 vs. $5,811)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University at Parkersburg or JCSU .
JCSU vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? 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 at Parkersburg and JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than West Virginia University at Parkersburg (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg earn on average $1,200 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($31,500 vs. $30,300)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg students graduate with a $20,019 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($12,031 vs. $32,050)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates are paying $207 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($124 vs. $331)
- More West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/