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Overview |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Athens, TN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #615 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | twcnet.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,591 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,442 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 968 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 588 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.7% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 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 |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $211 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,052 students)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Wesleyan College or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at University of Charleston than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($31,400.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than University of Charleston ($13,591 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 18.6% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($8,600 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 0.1% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($22,442 vs. $22,422)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Wesleyan College 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 25 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Tennessee Wesleyan College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Wesleyan College 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $2,500 more per year than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,700)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Charleston graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,500)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Charleston graduates. ($193 vs. $211)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/