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Overview |
Columbia College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,514 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,250 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,250 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,779 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,089 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,176 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,135 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 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 |
Columbia College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $211 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 85% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Columbia College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,514 students)
Columbia College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 47.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at University of Charleston than Columbia College ($31,400.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than University of Charleston ($18,779 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 21.4% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($8,400 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Columbia College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 39.4% larger than aid received Columbia College ($22,422 vs. $16,089)
Columbia College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia 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 Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 23 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Columbia College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Columbia College (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $10,500 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $34,700)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,764 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,264)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($211 vs. $261)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/