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Overview |
University of Charleston | WVSU | ||
| Location | Charleston, WV | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,059 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucwv.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Charleston | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,308 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,422 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Charleston | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,571 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Charleston | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Charleston | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 9% |
Students |
University of Charleston | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Charleston | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 3,059 students)
University of Charleston vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Charleston or WVSU?
- University of Charleston is 286.6% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.4% higher at University of Charleston than West Virginia State University ($31,400.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than University of Charleston ($11,684 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 19.7% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,200 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 136.5% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($22,422 vs. $9,482)
University of Charleston vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Charleston or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or University of Charleston .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 67 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
University of Charleston vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Charleston or WVSU? 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 WVSU and University of Charleston.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than West Virginia State University (51% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $12,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $32,700)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/