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WVU Fairmont State Marshall University Morgan State Buffalo State College Morehead State University University of Charleston Bowie State University Salisbury University of North Carolina at Pembroke NCAT West Liberty University| West Virginia State University | Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WVSU | Carolina University | ||
| Location | Institute, WV | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,785 | 826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvstateu.edu | carolinau.edu | ||
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Costs |
WVSU | Carolina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,122 | $12,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,810 | $12,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,214 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,684 | $16,731 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,482 | $10,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
WVSU | Carolina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,775 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 2,669 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 52% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 36.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
WVSU | Carolina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WVSU | Carolina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | N/A |
Diversity |
WVSU | Carolina University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
WVSU | Carolina University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 38% | ||
Campus |
WVSU | Carolina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Carolina University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 826 students)
WVSU vs. Carolina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WVSU or Carolina University?
- Carolina University is 55.1% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($12,600.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at WVSU than Carolina University ($13,810.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Carolina University ($11,684 vs. $16,731)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carolina University are 1.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($12,000 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carolina University than West Virginia State University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carolina University students is 10.1% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($10,437 vs. $9,482)
WVSU vs. Carolina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WVSU or Carolina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carolina University or WVSU .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Carolina University (3.0)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Carolina University (52%)
WVSU vs. Carolina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WVSU or Carolina University? 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 Carolina University and WVSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/