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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Greensboro College Campbell University SCAD| Charleston Southern University | Averett University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | AU | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,545 | 1,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,380 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,380 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,347 | $24,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,411 | $27,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,072 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 4,620 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 47.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 960/1191 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | AU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CSU | AU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (3,545 students vs. 1,378 students)
CSU vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or AU?
- Averett University is 26.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at AU than Charleston Southern University ($38,400.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than AU ($21,347 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 12.3% lower than costs at Averett University ($11,590 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($27,274 vs. $22,411)
CSU vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 117 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at AU (3.07)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than AU (47.8%)
CSU vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or AU? 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 AU and CSU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Charleston Southern University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $8,600 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $39,800)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/