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Overview |
LRC | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,334 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,334 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,886 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,233 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,948 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
LRC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 3,137 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LRC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
LRC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 22% |
Students |
LRC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
LRC | 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,068 students)
LRC vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 0.2% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at University of Charleston than La Roche College ($31,400.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than LRC ($21,308 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 26.3% lower than costs at La Roche College ($10,200 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 7% larger than aid received La Roche College ($22,422 vs. $20,948)
LRC vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC 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 LRC .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 55 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman LRC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
LRC vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC 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 LRC.
- The graduation rate at LRC is the same as at University of Charleston (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $900 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,300)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/