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UTSA CofC Texas State Mount St. Mary's College PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson Schreiner University Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio AU North Greenville University| Charleston Southern University | University of the Incarnate Word | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | UIW | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,545 | 7,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #737 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | uiw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UIW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,380 | $33,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,380 | $33,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $13,746 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,347 | $21,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,411 | $24,651 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | UIW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,072 | 11,162 | ||
| Admitted | 4,620 | 10,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | UIW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UIW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
CSU | UIW | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | UIW | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSU | UIW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (7,251 students vs. 3,545 students)
CSU vs. UIW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UIW?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 10.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($33,700.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at UIW than Charleston Southern University ($33,700.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Incarnate Word than CSU ($21,246 vs. $21,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 18.6% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($11,590 vs. $13,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Charleston Southern University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 10% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($24,651 vs. $22,411)
CSU vs. UIW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UIW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIW or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 67 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU (3.24)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than CSU (76.1%)
CSU vs. UIW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or UIW? 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 UIW and CSU.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than Charleston Southern University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $9,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University students graduate with a $179 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,179)
- CSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/