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Overview |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Celina, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,294 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1032 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,236 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,654 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,585 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,775 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 660 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 659 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8%Open | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.1%Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 790/890 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,294 students)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State University-Lake Campus or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 333.9% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at University of Charleston than Wright State University Lake Campus ($31,400.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than University of Charleston ($11,585 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 12.7% lower than costs at Wright State University Lake Campus ($10,200 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Wright State University Lake Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 288.3% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($22,422 vs. $5,775)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State University-Lake Campus 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 25 points higher than at Wright State University-Lake Campus (969)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State University-Lake Campus 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $1,800 more per year than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,400)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/