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Overview |
JCSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $211 |
Diversity |
JCSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 22% |
Students |
JCSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 30% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 79.7% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at University of Charleston than Johnson C Smith University ($31,400.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than University of Charleston ($20,045 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 43.7% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($7,100 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 73.7% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($22,422 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU 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 JCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 198 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Johnson C Smith University (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $14,900 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $30,300)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $11,550 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $32,050)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($211 vs. $331)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/