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Overview |
USC Aiken | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Aiken, SC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,840 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usca.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Aiken | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,398 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,856 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,376 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,872 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,891 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USC Aiken | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,453 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1180 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USC Aiken | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Aiken | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
USC Aiken | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
USC Aiken | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
USC Aiken | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 3,059 students)
USC Aiken vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Aiken or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 202% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at University of Charleston than University of South Carolina Aiken ($31,400.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than University of Charleston ($11,872 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 21.8% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($8,376 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 126.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($22,422 vs. $9,891)
USC Aiken vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC Aiken 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 USC Aiken .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 18 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman USC Aiken students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
USC Aiken vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Aiken 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 USC Aiken.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $5,600 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,600)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/