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Overview |
SWU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SWU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 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 |
SWU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
SWU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
SWU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 30% | ||
Campus |
SWU | 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 18.4% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at University of Charleston than Southern Wesleyan University ($31,400.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than University of Charleston ($17,639 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 5.7% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($9,650 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 14.2% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($22,422 vs. $19,636)
SWU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU 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 SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $400 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,800)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/