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Overview |
ODU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,276 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiodominican.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
ODU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,850 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,881 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,646 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ODU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,186 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,146 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
ODU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ODU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,125 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $301 | $211 |
Diversity |
ODU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 22% |
Students |
ODU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ODU | 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 ODU based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,276 students)
ODU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ODU or University of Charleston?
- Ohio Dominican University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at ODU than University of Charleston ($32,780.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than ODU ($21,308 vs. $21,881)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 16.2% lower than costs at Ohio Dominican University ($10,200 vs. $11,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 5.5% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($23,646 vs. $22,422)
ODU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ODU 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 ODU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Dominican University (1009) is 15 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming ODU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman ODU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than ODU (52.4%)
ODU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ODU 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 ODU.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Ohio Dominican University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $500 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,700)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $8,625 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,125)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($211 vs. $301)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/