Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
WVU Marshall University WVSU Wheeling University ECU JCSU OWU University of Maine at Presque Isle Georgetown College Capital University CofC Ohio State| Muskingum University | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Muskingum | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Muskingum | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $31,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Muskingum | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 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 |
Academics |
Muskingum | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Muskingum | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 22% |
Students |
Muskingum | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,117 students)
Muskingum vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 5% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at University of Charleston than Muskingum University ($31,400.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than University of Charleston ($19,682 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 22.5% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($10,200 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Muskingum University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 7.3% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($24,048 vs. $22,422)
Muskingum vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum 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 Muskingum .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 10 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Muskingum vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum 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 Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than University of Charleston (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $5,100 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,100)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/