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Overview |
CofC | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CofC | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 930/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CofC | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
CofC | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
CofC | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CofC | Maryville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 1,069 students)
CofC vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 194.6% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Maryville College than College of Charleston ($36,880.00 vs. $35,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Maryville College ($21,120 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryville College are 2.9% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,616 vs. $12,986)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston as Maryville College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 224.1% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($30,782 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 89 points higher than at Maryville College (1052)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Maryville College (3.61)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
CofC vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC or Maryville College? 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 Maryville College and CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Maryville College (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $6,700 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,500)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/