Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon USC Beaufort Furman Winthrop University Citadel Military College of South Carolina Auburn ASU UNCW| College of Charleston | Limestone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CofC | Limestone University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Gaffney, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 1,786 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #864 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | limestone.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CofC | Limestone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $25,200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $10,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $23,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $19,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CofC | Limestone University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 2,260 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 2,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | Limestone University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CofC | Limestone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $281 |
Diversity |
CofC | Limestone University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CofC | Limestone University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 31% | ||
Campus |
CofC | Limestone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Limestone University based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 1,786 students)
CofC vs. Limestone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Limestone University?
- Limestone University is 101.3% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at CofC than Limestone University ($35,338.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Limestone University ($21,120 vs. $23,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Limestone University are 22% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,645 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Limestone University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Limestone University students is 100.2% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($19,016 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Limestone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Limestone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Limestone University or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 239 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Incoming CofC students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Limestone University (19)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Limestone University (3.42)
- Limestone University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than CofC (75.7%)
CofC vs. Limestone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Limestone University (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $5,700 more per year than Limestone University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $40,500)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Limestone University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,250)
- CofC graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Limestone University graduates. ($222 vs. $281)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/