West Virginia State University (WVSU) vs Johnson C Smith University (JCSU)

West Virginia State University and Johnson C Smith University, both historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), offer unique educational experiences for students seeking higher education. While they share similarities as HBCUs, they also have distinct differences that may influence a student's choice. This side-by-side comparison delves into key aspects of each university, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Whether you're a prospective student seeking a diverse and supportive learning environment or a parent looking for the best fit for your child, this comprehensive comparison will help you make an informed decision.

	Johnson C Smith University	West Virginia State University
Overview
Location	Charlotte, North Carolina	Institute, West Virginia
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	57.0%	56.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	44.5%	96.6%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $40	Undergraduate: $20 Graduate: $28
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	2,634	2,959
Total number of admissions given out	1,173	2,857
Admitted students who chose to enroll	245	305
Yield rate	20.9%	10.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$35,194	In state: $22,677 Out of state: $28,365
Average net price	$14,000	$10,889
Tuition	$16,174	In state: $7,912 Out of state: $13,600
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,086 Meal plan: $3,014	Room/dormitory: $7,762 Meal plan: $5,314
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $12,442	89.0% Average amount $8,961
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $6,091	49.0% Average amount $7,576
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $14,950	2.0% Average amount $6,704

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,122 Men 42.5% Women 57.5%	3,281 Men 41.9% Women 58.1%
Graduate students	44 Men 18.2% Women 81.8%	134 Men 41.8% Women 58.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	49.4%	22.6%
International students	0.4%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,179	369
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	North Carolina South Carolina Maryland New York Connecticut	West Virginia Ohio Maryland Georgia

Academics
Popular study areas	Public Administration and Social Service Business Multidisciplinary Studies Social Sciences Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Education Liberal Arts Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	39.0%	29.6%
Dropout rate	45.4%	47.3%
Transferred out	10.2%	19.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,687 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $43,036 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,741 Year 3: $39,905 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,981 Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $36,337 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,622 Year 2: $30,277 Year 3: $33,945 Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,747 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $31,773 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,337 Year 2: $22,192 Year 3: $30,124 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,770 Year 2: $18,315 Year 3: $25,552 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,878 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $24,567 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: N/A	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,198 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $36,756 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,938 Year 2: $29,141 Year 3: $36,314 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,771 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $34,416 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,256 Year 2: $27,504 Year 3: $32,672 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,227 Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: $32,224 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,815 Year 2: $28,816 Year 3: $30,768 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,073 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $19,116 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,654 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,626 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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