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Overview |
CofC | UWB | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
CofC | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1210/1450 | ||
| 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 | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
CofC | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CofC | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CofC | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than UWB based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 5,735 students)
CofC vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or UWB?
- College of Charleston is 11.9% more expensive to attend than UWB for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at UWB than College of Charleston ($39,687.00 vs. $35,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than CofC ($9,357 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 17.7% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($12,986 vs. $15,282)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than University of Washington Bothell Campus (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 62.9% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($15,474 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 104 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming CofC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UWB (3.52)
- UWB has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than CofC (75.7%)
CofC vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC or UWB? 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 UWB and CofC.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $19,600 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $46,200)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- UWB graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More UWB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/