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Overview |
SAU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SAU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 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 |
SAU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
SAU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 22% |
Students |
SAU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
SAU | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 1.2% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at University of Charleston than Spring Arbor University ($31,400.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than SAU ($21,308 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 4.4% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($10,200 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 8.4% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($22,422 vs. $20,677)
SAU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU 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 SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 79 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming SAU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than University of Charleston (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $2,600 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,600)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $3,543 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,043)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/