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Overview |
University of Charleston | WVU | ||
| Location | Charleston, WV | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,059 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucwv.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Charleston | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,308 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,422 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Charleston | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,571 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Charleston | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Charleston | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Charleston | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 0% |
Students |
University of Charleston | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 57% | ||
Campus |
University of Charleston | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 3,059 students)
University of Charleston vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Charleston or WVU?
- University of Charleston is 235.5% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at University of Charleston than West Virginia University ($31,400.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than University of Charleston ($12,202 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 13.9% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($10,200 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 91.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($22,422 vs. $11,685)
University of Charleston vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Charleston or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or University of Charleston .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 84 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming WVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
University of Charleston vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Charleston or WVU? 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 WVU and University of Charleston.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than University of Charleston (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $5,400 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $3,501 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,001)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/