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Overview |
Arizona Christian University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,233 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #981 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizonachristian.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arizona Christian University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,497 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,497 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,397 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,553 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Arizona Christian University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,251 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 931 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Arizona Christian University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arizona Christian University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
Arizona Christian University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
Arizona Christian University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Arizona Christian University | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Arizona Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,233 students)
Arizona Christian University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arizona Christian University or University of Charleston?
- Arizona Christian University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($32,497.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Arizona Christian University than University of Charleston ($32,497.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Arizona Christian University ($21,100 vs. $32,397)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 20.9% lower than costs at Arizona Christian University ($11,162 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Arizona Christian University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 26.3% larger than aid received Arizona Christian University ($23,439 vs. $18,553)
Arizona Christian University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arizona Christian University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Arizona Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Arizona Christian University (997) is 3 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Arizona Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman Arizona Christian University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Arizona Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
Arizona Christian University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arizona Christian University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Arizona Christian University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Arizona Christian University (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $11,700 more per year than Arizona Christian University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $33,500)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arizona Christian University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Arizona Christian University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arizona Christian University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/