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Overview |
SJC | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SJC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SJC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
SJC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
SJC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | - | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
SJC | 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 5.9% more expensive to attend than SJC for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at University of Charleston than Saint Josephs College ($31,400.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than University of Charleston ($15,836 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 7.6% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($9,480 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 2.4% larger than aid received Saint Josephs College ($22,422 vs. $21,898)
SJC vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC 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 SJC .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 9 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming SJC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman SJC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
SJC vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than University of Charleston (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $1,200 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,000)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/