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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU ETSU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD| Charleston Southern University | Tusculum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #1004 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Tusculum College | ||
| 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 Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,303 students)
CSU vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Tusculum College?
- Charleston Southern University is 11% more expensive to attend than Tusculum College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at CSU than Tusculum College ($29,490.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Tusculum College ($17,536 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 12% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,042 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 16.7% larger than aid received Tusculum College ($26,417 vs. $22,630)
CSU vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 70 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Tusculum College (81.1%)
CSU vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is the same as at Tusculum College (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $2,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,800)
- Tusculum College and CSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tusculum College and CSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/