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Overview |
UNCG | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
UNCG | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $248 |
Diversity |
UNCG | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
UNCG | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,481 students)
UNCG vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 77.5% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at West Virginia University Tech than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($19,584.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than UNCG ($9,529 vs. $10,979)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 17.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,924 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 6.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($8,830 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG 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 UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 53 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
UNCG vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (53% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $11,500 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($22,737 vs. $24,001)
- UNCG graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($235 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/