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Overview |
Union College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Barbourville, KY | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 970 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unionky.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,737 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,737 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,261 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,221 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,168 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Union College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,142 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 610 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1148 | 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 |
Union College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
Union College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Union College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Union College | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 970 students)
Union College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at University of Charleston than Union College ($31,400.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than University of Charleston ($18,221 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 23.5% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($8,261 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Union College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 3.3% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($23,168 vs. $22,422)
Union College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union 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 Union College .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 24 points higher than at Union College (970)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Union College (21)
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Union College (53.4%)
Union College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Union College (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $10,400 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $34,800)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/