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Overview |
CSU | Limestone University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Gaffney, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 1,786 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #864 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | limestone.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Limestone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $23,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $19,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Limestone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 2,260 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 2,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Limestone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Limestone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
CSU | Limestone University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Limestone University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 31% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Limestone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Limestone University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,786 students)
CSU vs. Limestone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Limestone University?
- Charleston Southern University is 17% more expensive to attend than Limestone University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at CSU than Limestone University ($29,490.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Limestone University ($17,536 vs. $23,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Limestone University are 5.7% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,645 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Limestone University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 38.9% larger than aid received Limestone University ($26,417 vs. $19,016)
CSU vs. Limestone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Limestone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Limestone University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 128 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Incoming CSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Limestone University (19)
- Accepted freshman Limestone University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Limestone University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than CSU (86.8%)
CSU vs. Limestone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Limestone 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 Limestone University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Limestone University is higher than Charleston Southern University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Limestone University earn on average $700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Limestone University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,250)
- CSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Limestone University graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/