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Overview |
University of Charleston | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Charleston, WV | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,059 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucwv.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Charleston | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,308 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,422 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Charleston | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,571 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Charleston | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Charleston | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 1% |
Students |
University of Charleston | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 43% | ||
Campus |
University of Charleston | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 951 students)
University of Charleston vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Charleston or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than University of Charleston ($31,698.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than University of Charleston ($20,470 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 4.5% lower than costs at West Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,200 vs. $10,660)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 18.5% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($26,575 vs. $22,422)
University of Charleston vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Charleston or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or University of Charleston .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 21 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
University of Charleston vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Charleston or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and University of Charleston.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than University of Charleston (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/