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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College WVU Marshall University VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU| Shenandoah University | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Winchester, VA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,260 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | su.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,790 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,790 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,143 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,467 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,296 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
SU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 22% |
Students |
SU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 30% | ||
Campus |
SU | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,059 students)
SU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or University of Charleston?
- Shenandoah University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at SU than University of Charleston ($33,790.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than SU ($21,308 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 10.1% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($10,200 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 4.7% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($23,467 vs. $22,422)
SU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU 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 SU .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 11 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming SU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
SU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Shenandoah University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/