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Overview |
Barton College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barton College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 |
Barton College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Barton College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 22% |
Students |
Barton College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Barton College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or University of Charleston?
- Barton College is 9.6% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Barton College than University of Charleston ($34,400.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Barton College ($21,308 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 8.8% lower than costs at Barton College ($10,200 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barton College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 4.5% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($23,431 vs. $22,422)
Barton College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton 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 Barton College .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 35 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman Barton College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Barton College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Barton College (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $6,500 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $38,700)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/