Russell Sage vs University of Charleston
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Russell Sage CollegeTroy, NYCatholic life on campusUniversity of CharlestonCharleston, WVCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Russell Sage has the higher graduation rate: 56% against 46% at University of Charleston.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Russell Sage has the lower price after aid: $6,662 a year, against $21,427 at University of Charleston.
- Median debt is lower at University of Charleston: $19,500, against $22,000 at Russell Sage.
- Russell Sage admits 53% of applicants, and University of Charleston admits 62%.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
1 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Troy, NY
Charleston, WV
Setting
City
City
Students
2,064
2,758
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
53%
62%
Graduation rate
56%
46%
First-year retention
78%
75%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,917
$22,107
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$6,662
$21,427
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$41,141
$25,331
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,326
$16,945
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,302
$20,215
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,526
$23,795
Median debt
$22,000
$19,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$58,316
$55,774
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.