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Overview |
Penn State Schuylkill | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Schuylkill Haven, PA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 623 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Schuylkill | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,644 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,252 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,665 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Schuylkill | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 928 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 796 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 |
Penn State Schuylkill | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Schuylkill | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 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 Schuylkill | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
Penn State Schuylkill | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Schuylkill | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Penn State Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 623 students)
Penn State Schuylkill vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Schuylkill or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 114.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Schuylkill for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at University of Charleston than Penn State Schuylkill ($31,400.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than University of Charleston ($17,252 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 33.4% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($7,644 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Penn State Schuylkill (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 77% larger than aid received Penn State Schuylkill ($22,422 vs. $12,665)
Penn State Schuylkill vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 74 points higher than at Penn State Schuylkill (920)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (18)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Schuylkill students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Penn State Schuylkill has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Penn State Schuylkill vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Penn State Schuylkill (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Schuylkill 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/