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Overview |
Truett-McConnell College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Cleveland, GA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,796 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truett.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truett-McConnell College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,896 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,896 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,856 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,835 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,297 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Truett-McConnell College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 527 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Truett-McConnell College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truett-McConnell College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 14% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
Truett-McConnell College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
Truett-McConnell College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Truett-McConnell 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 Truett-McConnell College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,796 students)
Truett-McConnell College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truett-McConnell College or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Truett-McConnell College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $22,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at University of Charleston than Truett McConnell College ($31,400.00 vs. $22,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truett McConnell College than University of Charleston ($18,835 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truett McConnell College are 15.2% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($8,856 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Truett McConnell College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 37.6% larger than aid received Truett McConnell College ($22,422 vs. $16,297)
Truett-McConnell College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truett-McConnell 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 Truett-McConnell College .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 56 points higher than at Truett-McConnell College (938)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Truett-McConnell College (20)
- Accepted freshman Truett-McConnell College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Truett-McConnell College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Truett-McConnell College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truett-McConnell 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 Truett-McConnell College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Truett McConnell College (51% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $9,700 more per year than Truett-McConnell College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $35,500)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Truett-McConnell College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Truett-McConnell College graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truett-McConnell College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/