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UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina Elon USC Beaufort Furman Winthrop University Citadel Military College of South Carolina Auburn ASU UNCW GS| Charleston Southern University | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | CofC | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
CSU | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 54% | ||
Campus |
CSU | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 3,418 students)
CSU vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or CofC?
- Charleston Southern University is 135.6% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at CofC than Charleston Southern University ($35,338.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than CofC ($17,536 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 15.4% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($11,250 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 178.1% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($26,417 vs. $9,499)
CSU vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or CSU .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 111 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than CofC (75.7%)
CSU vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or CofC? 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 CofC and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Charleston Southern University (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $6,400 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,800)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/