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WVU Marshall University Greensboro College WVSU ECU JCSU Ferrum College University of Maine at Presque Isle Georgetown College CofC Fairmont State North Carolina Wesleyan College| Averett University | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,016 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,091 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,274 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
AU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 1,588 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 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 | 960/1191 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
AU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
AU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
AU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 30% | ||
Campus |
AU | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,378 students)
AU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or University of Charleston?
- Averett University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at AU than University of Charleston ($38,400.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than AU ($21,100 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 16.6% lower than costs at Averett University ($11,162 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than University of Charleston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 16.4% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($27,274 vs. $23,439)
AU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU 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 AU .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 81 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at AU (3.07)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than AU (47.8%)
AU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Averett University (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $3,200 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/