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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 3,059 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 306.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.3% higher at University of Charleston than PennWest Edinboro ($31,400.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 14.3% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($10,200 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than PennWest Edinboro (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($22,422 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 44 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
PennWest Edinboro vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than University of Charleston (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $7,500 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,700)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/