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Overview |
Defiance College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Defiance, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 540 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | defiance.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Defiance College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,556 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,556 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,940 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,196 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,970 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Defiance College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,722 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,711 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1110 | 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 |
Defiance College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Defiance College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Defiance College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Defiance College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Defiance College | 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Defiance College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 540 students)
Defiance College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Defiance College or University of Charleston?
- Defiance College is 10.1% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($34,556.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Defiance College than University of Charleston ($34,556.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Defiance College ($21,308 vs. $23,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 7.3% lower than costs at Defiance College ($10,200 vs. $10,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Defiance College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Defiance College students is 11.4% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($24,970 vs. $22,422)
Defiance College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Defiance 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 Defiance College .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 10 points higher than at Defiance College (984)
- Incoming Defiance College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Defiance College (3.12)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Defiance College (62.9%)
Defiance College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Defiance 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 Defiance College.
- The graduation rate at Defiance College is the same as at University of Charleston (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $1,500 more per year than Defiance College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,700)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Defiance College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Defiance College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Defiance College 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/