Concord vs West Virginia State
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
C+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Concord UniversityAthens, WVCompass Score: SolidC+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.West Virginia State UniversityInstitute, WVCompass Score: Solid
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Concord: $42,703, against $40,492 at West Virginia State.
- Median debt is lower at Concord: $18,900, against $23,338 at West Virginia State.
Scores
Compass Score
C+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
C+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Academic Excellence
C+Academic Excellence: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
C+Academic Excellence: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Value
B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 26%
BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 47%
The college
Category
Regional universities
Regional universities
Location
Athens, WV
Institute, WV
Setting
Rural
Suburb
Students
1,798
3,458
Sports
NCAA Division II · Mountain East Conference
NCAA Division II · Mountain East Conference
Admission
Admission rate
93%
96%
Average SAT
977
955
ACT middle 50%
17–24
15–20
Outcomes
Graduation rate
39%
39%
First-year retention
65%
57%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$42,703
$40,492
Median debt
$18,900
$23,338
Cost
Average price after aid
$9,966
$11,139
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
$8,021
$9,457
$30,001–$48,000
$6,930
$10,225
$48,001–$75,000
$10,438
$10,703
$75,001–$110,000
$13,336
$13,798
Over $110,000
$15,472
$17,355
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Biology $52,670
- Social work $46,324
- Business administration $45,815
- Teacher education $44,168
- Psychology $41,259
- Business administration $50,169
- Criminal justice $50,063
- Liberal arts $47,026
- Kinesiology and exercise science $46,622
- Teacher education $43,924
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.