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Overview |
WSU | CofC | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WSU | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
WSU | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 54% | ||
Campus |
WSU | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than CofC based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 10,885 students)
WSU vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 82.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118% higher at CofC than Wichita State University ($35,338.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than CofC ($13,553 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 3% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,610 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 33.6% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($9,499 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or WSU .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 52 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than CofC (75.7%)
WSU vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or CofC? 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 CofC and WSU.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Wichita State University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $2,400 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/