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Indiana State WVU Marshall University IU Southeast WVSU ECU JCSU Notre Dame College IU University of Maine at Presque Isle IU Kokomo Georgetown College| Indiana University South Bend | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,216 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,090 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,152 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,777 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 |
IU South Bend | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $211 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
IU South Bend | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (4,446 students vs. 2,758 students)
IU South Bend vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 331.7% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($32,342.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at University of Charleston than Indiana University South Bend ($32,342.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than University of Charleston ($8,090 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 0.5% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($11,162 vs. $11,216)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Indiana University South Bend (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 187.5% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($23,439 vs. $8,152)
IU South Bend vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 39 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
IU South Bend vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Indiana University South Bend (51% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $8,100 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,100)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,030 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,530)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($211 vs. $253)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/