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WVU Marshall University WVSU ECU JCSU Husson University University of Maine at Presque Isle Georgetown College CofC UNH Manchester Fairmont State Newberry College| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,834 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,834 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,268 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,900 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,216 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 22% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,463 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or University of Charleston?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 32.4% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($42,834.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than University of Charleston ($42,834.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($21,100 vs. $28,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 33.8% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($11,162 vs. $14,936)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine as University of Charleston (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 27.6% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($29,900 vs. $23,439)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 5 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989)
- Incoming Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than University of Charleston (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $1,900 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,300)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/