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WVU Marshall University Allegheny College Ithaca College Alvernia University WVSU Penn State Beaver ECU JCSU St John's University of Maine at Presque Isle Juniata College| Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | McKeesport, PA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 361 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #698 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,316 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,022 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,933 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,867 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 581 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 550 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1215 | 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 |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $211 |
Diversity |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 361 students)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Greater Allegheny or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 134% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($32,342.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at University of Charleston than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($32,342.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than University of Charleston ($14,933 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 7.7% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($11,162 vs. $12,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Penn State Greater Allegheny (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 115.7% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($23,439 vs. $10,867)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 51 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $10,100 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/