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UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon UNF USC Beaufort Furman University of South Alabama UCF FGCU Florida State| The University of West Florida | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The University of West Florida | CofC | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,521 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #727 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwf.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of West Florida | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,319 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,587 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,268 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,609 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,515 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
The University of West Florida | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,113 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 4,377 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
The University of West Florida | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of West Florida | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $222 |
Diversity |
The University of West Florida | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
The University of West Florida | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 54% | ||
Campus |
The University of West Florida | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of West Florida is larger than than CofC based on total student enrollment (13,521 students vs. 10,885 students)
The University of West Florida vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of West Florida or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 189.8% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113% higher at CofC than The University of West Florida ($35,338.00 vs. $16,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than CofC ($8,609 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of West Florida are 15.2% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($11,268 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than The University of West Florida (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of West Florida students is 21.2% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($11,515 vs. $9,499)
The University of West Florida vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of West Florida or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or The University of West Florida .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 88 points higher than at The University of West Florida (1053)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at The University of West Florida (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at The University of West Florida (3.6)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than The University of West Florida (48%)
The University of West Florida vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of West Florida 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 The University of West Florida.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than The University of West Florida (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $5,000 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $41,200)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of West Florida students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/