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Overview |
JCSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
JCSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
JCSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $248 |
Diversity |
JCSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
JCSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 9% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or West Virginia University Tech?
- Johnson C Smith University is 122.7% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Johnson C Smith University ($19,584.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than JCSU ($9,529 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 64.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($7,100 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 46.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($12,911 vs. $8,830)
JCSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU 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 JCSU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 186 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 1.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (37% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $20,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $30,300)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $8,049 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $32,050)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($248 vs. $331)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/