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Overview |
RU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,156 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,567 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,733 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
RU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,442 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 10,680 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 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 |
RU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $211 |
Diversity |
RU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
RU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
RU | 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
- Radford University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,059 students)
RU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 285% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at University of Charleston than Radford University ($31,400.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than University of Charleston ($17,105 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 3.6% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,200 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 130.4% larger than aid received Radford University ($22,422 vs. $9,733)
RU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RU 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 RU .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
RU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU 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 RU.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than University of Charleston (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $2,200 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/