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Overview |
University of Charleston | UNG | ||
| Location | Charleston, WV | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,059 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucwv.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Charleston | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,308 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,422 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Charleston | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,571 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Charleston | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Charleston | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $170 |
Diversity |
University of Charleston | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 1% |
Students |
University of Charleston | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Charleston | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 3,059 students)
University of Charleston vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Charleston or UNG?
- University of Charleston is 670.7% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117% higher at University of Charleston than University of North Georgia ($31,400.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than University of Charleston ($11,721 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 17.2% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($10,200 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than University of North Georgia (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 196% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($22,422 vs. $7,574)
University of Charleston vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Charleston or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or University of Charleston .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 19 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- UNG has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
University of Charleston vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Charleston or UNG? 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 UNG and University of Charleston.
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $1,100 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Charleston graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,500)
- UNG graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than University of Charleston graduates. ($170 vs. $211)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/