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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/30 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | 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 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 22% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,147 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at University of Charleston than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($31,400.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than University of Charleston ($17,358 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 11.3% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($10,200 vs. $11,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 17.9% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($26,438 vs. $22,422)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 42 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than University of Charleston (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $12,900 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $32,300)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,999)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/