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Overview |
GWU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GWU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
GWU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 22% |
Students |
GWU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 30% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 3,059 students)
GWU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 0.6% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at University of Charleston than Gardner Webb University ($31,400.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than GWU ($21,308 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 5.6% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($10,200 vs. $10,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 7.6% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($24,130 vs. $22,422)
GWU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU 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 GWU .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 17 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
GWU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than University of Charleston (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $4,700 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,500)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,469 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,969)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/