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Overview |
UIW | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UIW | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | 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 |
UIW | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $211 |
Diversity |
UIW | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 22% |
Students |
UIW | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UIW | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (7,305 students vs. 3,059 students)
UIW vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or University of Charleston?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 3.3% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at UIW than University of Charleston ($32,440.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Incarnate Word than University of Charleston ($20,832 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 28.6% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($10,200 vs. $13,122)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 10.6% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($24,805 vs. $22,422)
UIW vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW 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 UIW .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 31 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
UIW vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW 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 UIW.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than University of the Incarnate Word (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $4,400 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,679 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,179)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($211 vs. $281)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/