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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson Concord University AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD| Charleston Southern University | Bluefield State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Bluefield State College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Bluefield, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,545 | 1,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #986 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | bluefieldstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Bluefield State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,380 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,380 | $16,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $11,327 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,347 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,411 | $9,634 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,072 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 4,620 | 628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 34.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 870/1080 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Bluefield State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
CSU | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 46% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Bluefield State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (3,545 students vs. 1,270 students)
CSU vs. Bluefield State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Bluefield State College?
- Charleston Southern University is 228.8% more expensive to attend than Bluefield State College for in-state tuition ($30,380.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at CSU than Bluefield State College ($30,380.00 vs. $16,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield State College than CSU ($14,500 vs. $21,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield State College are 2.3% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($11,327 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University as Bluefield State College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 132.6% larger than aid received Bluefield State College ($22,411 vs. $9,634)
CSU vs. Bluefield State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Bluefield State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield State College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 96 points higher than at Bluefield State College (934)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bluefield State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield State College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than CSU (76.1%)
CSU vs. Bluefield State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Bluefield State College? 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 Bluefield State College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Bluefield State College (38% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/