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CofC WVU PC Marshall University Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University| Charleston Southern University | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
CSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
CSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 3,059 students)
CSU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 6.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at University of Charleston than Charleston Southern University ($31,400.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than University of Charleston ($17,536 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 10.3% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,200 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 17.8% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($26,417 vs. $22,422)
CSU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 36 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
CSU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Charleston Southern University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $5,400 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,800)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/