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McMurry University UMHB WVU Marshall University WVSU ECU JCSU TLU University of Maine at Presque Isle Howard Payne University Georgetown College HBU| Hardin Simmons University | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 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 |
HSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
HSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
HSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 30% | ||
Campus |
HSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 2.3% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at University of Charleston than Hardin Simmons University ($31,400.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than HSU ($21,308 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 2.2% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($9,980 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 1.2% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($22,695 vs. $22,422)
HSU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU 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 HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 36 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming HSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
HSU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU 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 HSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Hardin Simmons University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $5,489 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,989)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/