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Overview |
University of Charleston | Concord University | ||
| Location | Charleston, WV | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,059 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucwv.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Charleston | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,308 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,422 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Charleston | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,571 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | 890/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Charleston | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Charleston | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of Charleston | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 0% |
Students |
University of Charleston | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of Charleston | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,748 students)
University of Charleston vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Charleston or Concord University?
- University of Charleston is 267.7% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at University of Charleston than Concord University ($31,400.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than University of Charleston ($8,464 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 1.1% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($10,090 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 101.6% larger than aid received Concord University ($22,422 vs. $11,120)
University of Charleston vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Charleston or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or University of Charleston .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is the same at Concord University (994)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
University of Charleston vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Charleston or Concord University? 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 Concord University and University of Charleston.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Concord University (51% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $12,100 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Charleston graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- Concord University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Charleston graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/