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Overview |
UNCG | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCG | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNCG | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
UNCG | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 3,059 students)
UNCG vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 610.1% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.4% higher at University of Charleston than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($31,400.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than University of Charleston ($10,979 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 2.8% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($9,924 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 171.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($22,422 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG 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 UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 41 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
UNCG vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than University of Charleston (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $6,100 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,100)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $2,237 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,737)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($211 vs. $235)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/