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Overview |
California Baptist University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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 |
California Baptist University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 22% |
Students |
California Baptist University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 30% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Baptist University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 3,059 students)
California Baptist University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or University of Charleston?
- California Baptist University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at California Baptist University than University of Charleston ($35,958.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than California Baptist University ($21,308 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 9.9% lower than costs at California Baptist University ($10,200 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than California Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Baptist University students is 1.5% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($22,757 vs. $22,422)
California Baptist University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist 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 California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 34 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at California Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- California Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
California Baptist University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist 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 California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at California Baptist University is higher than University of Charleston (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $100 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $45,100)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/