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Overview |
VWC | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,538 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vwc.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
VWC | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,010 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,010 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,046 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,568 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VWC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,718 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/29 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1365 | 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 |
VWC | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VWC | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
VWC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 22% |
Students |
VWC | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 30% | ||
Campus |
VWC | 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 Charleston is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,538 students)
VWC vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VWC or University of Charleston?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 14.7% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at VWC than University of Charleston ($36,010.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than VWC ($21,308 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 8.5% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,200 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 23% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($27,568 vs. $22,422)
VWC vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VWC 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 VWC .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 12 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming VWC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
VWC vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VWC 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 VWC.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $3,500 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,700)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/