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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD Tennessee Tech| Charleston Southern University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,545 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #725 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,380 | $28,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,380 | $28,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $9,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,347 | $16,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,411 | $20,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,072 | 988 | ||
| Admitted | 4,620 | 587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
CSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,545 students vs. 1,074 students)
CSU vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Charleston Southern University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($30,380.00 vs. $28,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at CSU than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($30,380.00 vs. $28,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than CSU ($16,414 vs. $21,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 23.1% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,416 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Wesleyan College ($22,411 vs. $20,782)
CSU vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 11 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (59.4%)
CSU vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Charleston Southern University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $2,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $39,800)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/