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Athens, WV · Institute, WV
| Concord University | West Virginia State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $9,966/yr | $11,139/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $8,021/yr | $9,457/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,900 | $23,338 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $6,930/yr | $10,225/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $10,438/yr | $10,703/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,336/yr | $13,798/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $15,472/yr | $17,355/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $200/mo | $247/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,546/yr | $13,522/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,546/yr | $13,522/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,100/yr | $1,206/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,440/yr | $3,761/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $20,434/yr | $19,772/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,664/yr | $9,570/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $22,000/yr | $14,990/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 50% | 20% |
| Students taking federal loans | 46% | 18% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 93% | 96% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 830–1090 | 760–1040 |
| SAT average | 977 | 955 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–24 | 15–20 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–24 · Math 16–22 | English 11–23 · Math 16–22 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,376 | 4,465 |
| Students accepted | 2,130 | 4,303 |
| Students who enrolled | 443 | 322 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 21% | 7.5% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 70% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 30% | 8% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 39% | 39% |
| Freshmen who come back | 65% | 57% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $42,703/yr | $40,492/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $26,282–$57,358 | $24,235–$56,182 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 44% | 42% |
| White students graduating | 41% | 42% |
| Black students graduating | 17% | 37% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 20% | 0% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 20% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $33,094/yr | $32,849/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 61% | 53% |
| Graduate on time | 31% | 30% |
| Pell students who graduate | 26% | 35% |
| First-gen students who finish | 38% | 33% |
| Low-income students who finish | 34% | 31% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 15% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $38,712/yr | $38,867/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 22% · Education 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 14% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 13% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 22% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 14% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Public Administration & Social Service — 8% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Education, General — $47,257/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $52,879/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,504 | 1,321 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 334 | 136 |
| Average professor pay | $7,270/mo | $7,141/mo |
| Full-time professors | 82% | 67% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $33,025 | $30,715 |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) | Suburb (midsize) |
| Location | Athens, WV | Institute, WV |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1872 | 1891 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Men | 41% | 45% |
| Women | 59% | 55% |
| White students | 79% | 62% |
| Black students | 9.7% | 20% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Asian students | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 4% |
| Other / not reported | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Special type | None | HBCU |
| First-generation students | 48% | 43% |
| Part-time students | 4.2% | 8.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,332/yr | $4,417/yr |
| Endowment | $45.4M | $13.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,012 | 376 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,474/yr | $7,762/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,400/yr | $5,760/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 569 | 437 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.2M | $3.1M |
| Athletics budget | $6.0M | $6.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.0M | $6.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $46,534 | $40,141 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.