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Overview |
HIU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,140 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,700 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,514 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,986 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
HIU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 828 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 293 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.4% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2026 |
Academics |
HIU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
HIU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 22% |
Students |
HIU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 30% | ||
Campus |
HIU | 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,140 students)
HIU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or University of Charleston?
- Hope International University is 8.2% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at HIU than University of Charleston ($35,000.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than HIU ($21,100 vs. $30,514)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 22.7% lower than costs at Hope International University ($11,162 vs. $13,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than University of Charleston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 6.6% larger than aid received Hope International University ($23,439 vs. $21,986)
HIU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU 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 HIU .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 84 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman HIU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than HIU (35.4%)
HIU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU 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 HIU.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Hope International University (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $5,500 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,700)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU 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/