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Overview |
La Sierra University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,611 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,920 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,920 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,670 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,076 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,762 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,238 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 2,088 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
La Sierra University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $211 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
La Sierra University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 30% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra University | 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 La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,611 students)
La Sierra University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or University of Charleston?
- La Sierra University is 8% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($34,920.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at La Sierra University than University of Charleston ($34,920.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than La Sierra University ($21,100 vs. $28,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 4.6% lower than costs at La Sierra University ($11,162 vs. $11,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University as University of Charleston (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 7.7% larger than aid received La Sierra University ($23,439 vs. $21,762)
La Sierra University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra University 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 La Sierra University .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 65 points higher than at La Sierra University (929)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at La Sierra University (19)
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
La Sierra University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra University 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 La Sierra University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than La Sierra University (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $6,700 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $30,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($211 vs. $310)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/