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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $248 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 9% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 1,337 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or West Virginia University Tech?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 332.6% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($33,952.00 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College ($9,529 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 5% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($11,676 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than North Carolina Wesleyan College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 221.5% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($28,392 vs. $8,830)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 104 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (29% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $7,400 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,283 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($22,718 vs. $24,001)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($234 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/