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Overview |
Tusculum College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Greeneville, TN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,303 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tusculum.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tusculum College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,558 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,558 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,042 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,414 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,630 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Tusculum College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,369 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,110 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 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 |
Tusculum College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tusculum College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Tusculum College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 22% |
Students |
Tusculum College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Tusculum College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,303 students)
Tusculum College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tusculum College or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Tusculum College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at University of Charleston than Tusculum College ($31,400.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tusculum College than University of Charleston ($20,414 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 1.6% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($10,042 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 0.9% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($22,630 vs. $22,422)
Tusculum College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tusculum College 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 Tusculum College .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 34 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman Tusculum College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Tusculum College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tusculum College 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 Tusculum College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Tusculum College (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $3,300 more per year than Tusculum College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,900)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tusculum College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/