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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $211 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 22% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 30% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,337 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or University of Charleston?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than University of Charleston ($33,952.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than University of Charleston ($18,701 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 20.2% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($10,200 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 26.6% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($28,392 vs. $22,422)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 116 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan College 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (51% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $2,000 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $2,218 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,718)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($211 vs. $234)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/