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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $248 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 1,481 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 110.5% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at West Virginia University Tech than North Carolina Central University ($19,584.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than North Carolina Central University ($9,529 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 1.6% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($11,676 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than North Carolina Central University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 83.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($16,168 vs. $8,830)
North Carolina Central University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 103 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
North Carolina Central University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (38% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $15,400 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $35,200)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,999 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $31,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($248 vs. $320)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/