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West Virginia Northern Community College
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Annual Tuition
$4,544
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
30.3%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$30,162
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
West Virginia Northern Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Wheeling, WV. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,544, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 30.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$9,088
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
56.1 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$162
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
-$7,468
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
-$5,848
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 30%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at West Virginia Northern Community College is $10,245.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$4,544
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
53.5%
Success
30.3%
In-State Cost
$4,544
Age 25+ Students
22.3%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 8
Working at 6yr
748 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Wheeling
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$607
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$714
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$895
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Wheeling metropolitan area.