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Overview |
St. Cloud State University | CofC | ||
| Location | Saint Cloud, MN | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,420 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stcloudstate.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Cloud State University | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,811 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,695 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,065 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,042 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Cloud State University | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,810 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 4,583 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1027/1200 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Cloud State University | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Cloud State University | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
St. Cloud State University | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
St. Cloud State University | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 54% | ||
Campus |
St. Cloud State University | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than St. Cloud State University based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 10,420 students)
St. Cloud State University vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Cloud State University or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 42.1% more expensive to attend than St. Cloud State University for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $8,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89% higher at CofC than Saint Cloud State University ($35,338.00 vs. $18,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Cloud State University than CofC ($14,065 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 30.5% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($9,950 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Saint Cloud State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 57.2% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($9,499 vs. $6,042)
St. Cloud State University vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Cloud State University or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or St. Cloud State University .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 111 points higher than at St. Cloud State University (1030)
- Incoming CofC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Cloud State University (22)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at St. Cloud State University (3.4)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than CofC (75.7%)
St. Cloud State University vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Cloud State University or CofC? 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 CofC and St. Cloud State University.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Saint Cloud State University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $500 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- CofC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/