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Overview |
MVNU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,941 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVNU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,918 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,918 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,612 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,391 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,202 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MVNU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 913 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 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 |
MVNU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVNU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $211 |
Diversity |
MVNU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 22% |
Students |
MVNU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,941 students)
MVNU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or University of Charleston?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 8% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at MVNU than University of Charleston ($33,918.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than MVNU ($21,308 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 6.1% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($9,612 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 3.5% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($23,202 vs. $22,422)
MVNU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU 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 MVNU .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 53 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming MVNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
MVNU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU 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 MVNU.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than University of Charleston (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $900 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,036 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,536)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($211 vs. $274)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/