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CofC PC Marshall University Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson PennWest California Bluefield State College AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU| Charleston Southern University | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
CSU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 37% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,748 students)
CSU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Concord University?
- Charleston Southern University is 245.3% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at CSU than Concord University ($29,490.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than CSU ($8,464 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 11.5% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,090 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Concord University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 137.6% larger than aid received Concord University ($26,417 vs. $11,120)
CSU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 36 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than CSU (86.8%)
CSU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Concord University? 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 Concord University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Concord University (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Concord University 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/