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CofC University of Lynchburg PC Coastal Carolina Longwood University EMU GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU| Charleston Southern University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | BC | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | BC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CSU | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,421 students)
CSU vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 31.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at BC than Charleston Southern University ($38,800.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than BC ($17,536 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 22.9% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,250 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 29.2% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($34,142 vs. $26,417)
CSU vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 4 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CSU (3.24)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than CSU (86.8%)
CSU vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or BC? 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 BC and CSU.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Charleston Southern University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $3,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $39,800)
- Bridgewater College and CSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and CSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/