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Overview |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,491 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fredonia.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,795 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,794 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,597 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 3,888 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 3,059 students)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Fredonia or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 344.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at University of Charleston than SUNY at Fredonia ($31,400.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than University of Charleston ($15,795 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 39% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($10,200 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 107.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($22,422 vs. $10,794)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 56 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Fredonia students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than University of Charleston (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $2,900 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,300)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/