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Overview |
Alabama | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Alabama | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Alabama | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 3,059 students)
Alabama vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 182.9% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Alabama than University of Charleston ($31,460.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than University of Charleston ($20,592 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 41.4% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($10,200 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 43% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($22,422 vs. $15,683)
Alabama vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama 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 Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 187 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Alabama vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of Charleston (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $4,700 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,750)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/