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Overview |
UM-Flint | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
UM-Flint | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 3,059 students)
UM-Flint vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 148.9% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $12,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at University of Charleston than University of Michigan Flint ($31,400.00 vs. $24,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than University of Charleston ($10,840 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 4.2% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($10,200 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 67.5% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($22,422 vs. $13,389)
UM-Flint vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 2 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than University of Michigan Flint (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $2,700 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,500)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/