Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania WCU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Penn State Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania WVU East Stroudsburg University Marshall University Temple Penn State Brandywine Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Ship | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Shippensburg, PA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,162 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ship.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Ship | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $31,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,048 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,538 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,462 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,593 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Ship | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,367 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 5,590 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Ship | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Ship | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ship | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Ship | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Ship | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 3,059 students)
Ship vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ship or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 228.1% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.5% higher at University of Charleston than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($31,400.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Ship ($21,308 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 13.1% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,200 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 195.3% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($22,422 vs. $7,593)
Ship vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ship 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 Ship .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 15 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Ship vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ship 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 Ship.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than University of Charleston (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/