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Overview |
OC Comets | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OC Comets | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
OC Comets | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
OC Comets | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or University of Charleston?
- Olivet College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at OC Comets than University of Charleston ($31,664.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than OC Comets ($21,308 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 10.2% lower than costs at Olivet College ($10,200 vs. $11,242)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 4.2% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($23,361 vs. $22,422)
OC Comets vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets 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 OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 63 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
OC Comets vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Olivet College (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $5,900 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,300)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/