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Overview |
University of Charleston | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Charleston, WV | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,059 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucwv.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
University of Charleston | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,308 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,422 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
University of Charleston | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,571 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Charleston | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Charleston | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $191 |
Diversity |
University of Charleston | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 5% |
Students |
University of Charleston | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Charleston | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,775 students)
University of Charleston vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Charleston or LGCNHS?
- University of Charleston is 3.3% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at University of Charleston than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($31,400.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than LGCNHS ($21,308 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 7.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,200 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 265.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($22,422 vs. $6,133)
University of Charleston vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Charleston or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or University of Charleston .
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
University of Charleston vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Charleston or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and University of Charleston.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $6,100 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $45,200)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Charleston graduates. ($18,500 vs. $20,500)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Charleston graduates. ($191 vs. $211)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/