Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Penn State Berks Penn State Harrisburg Penn State Abington University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State WVU Marshall University Penn State Mont Alto WVSU OSU-Oklahoma City Temple| Penn State Altoona | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Penn State Altoona | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Altoona, PA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,577 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Penn State Altoona | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $31,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,621 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,574 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Altoona | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,523 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 7,204 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Penn State Altoona | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Penn State Altoona | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $211 |
Diversity |
Penn State Altoona | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Penn State Altoona | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Altoona | 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,577 students)
Penn State Altoona vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Altoona or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 104.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at University of Charleston than Penn State Altoona ($31,400.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than University of Charleston ($20,621 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 27.3% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($10,200 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 134.2% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($22,422 vs. $9,574)
Penn State Altoona vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Altoona 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 Penn State Altoona .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 1 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Penn State Altoona students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Penn State Altoona vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Altoona 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 Penn State Altoona.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than University of Charleston (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $10,100 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/