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UNCW ECU UofSC WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Coastal Carolina JMU Tennessee| Appalachian State University | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | CofC | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
ASU | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 54% | ||
Campus |
ASU | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than CofC based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 10,885 students)
ASU vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 195.1% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.5% higher at CofC than Appalachian State University ($35,338.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than CofC ($13,084 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 12.1% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($11,582 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 27.6% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($9,499 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 16 points higher than at CofC (1141)
- Incoming ASU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at CofC (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at CofC (3.94)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than CofC (75.7%)
ASU vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or CofC? 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 CofC and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than College of Charleston (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $4,600 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- ASU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/