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Overview |
St. Thomas University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,370 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Thomas University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,460 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,654 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,668 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Thomas University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,520 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 4,899 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
St. Thomas University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Thomas University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,753 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $211 |
Diversity |
St. Thomas University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
St. Thomas University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 30% | ||
Campus |
St. Thomas University | 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
- St. Thomas University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (6,370 students vs. 3,059 students)
St. Thomas University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Thomas University or University of Charleston?
- St. Thomas University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at St. Thomas University than University of Charleston ($32,600.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than St. Thomas University ($21,308 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 22.2% lower than costs at St. Thomas University ($10,200 vs. $12,460)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St. Thomas University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Thomas University students is 1.1% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($22,668 vs. $22,422)
St. Thomas University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Thomas University 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 St. Thomas University .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 70 points higher than at St. Thomas University (924)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at St. Thomas University (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Thomas University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than St. Thomas University (65.1%)
St. Thomas University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Thomas University 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 St. Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than St. Thomas University (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $11,200 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $2,253 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Thomas University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,753)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than St. Thomas University graduates. ($211 vs. $235)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Thomas University 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/