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Overview |
Bluefield State College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Bluefield, WV | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,306 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #986 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluefieldstate.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluefield State College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,030 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,759 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,160 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Bluefield State College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 813 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 790 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bluefield State College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluefield State College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bluefield State College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Bluefield State College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Bluefield State College | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,306 students)
Bluefield State College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluefield State College or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 255.2% more expensive to attend than Bluefield State College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.9% higher at University of Charleston than Bluefield State College ($31,400.00 vs. $16,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield State College than University of Charleston ($11,759 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 0% lower than costs at Bluefield State College ($10,200 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Bluefield State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 120.7% larger than aid received Bluefield State College ($22,422 vs. $10,160)
Bluefield State College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluefield State College 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 Bluefield State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 60 points higher than at Bluefield State College (934)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bluefield State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield State College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Bluefield State College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluefield State College 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 Bluefield State College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Bluefield State College (51% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $13,400 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Charleston graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,500)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Charleston graduates. ($196 vs. $211)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/