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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Johnstown, PA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,043 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #564 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,545 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,150 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,470 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 3,380 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1200 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,043 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 129.9% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at University of Charleston than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($31,400.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than University of Charleston ($17,545 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 12.5% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($10,200 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 101.1% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($22,422 vs. $11,150)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (1022) is 28 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than University of Charleston (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $12,800 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,409 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,909)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($211 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/