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Overview |
CofC | PC | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,729 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,398 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,032 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,806 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,811 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
CofC | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,683 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 19,212 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1080/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $269 |
Diversity |
CofC | PC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CofC | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 46% | ||
Campus |
CofC | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 1,136 students)
CofC vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 221.1% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at PC than College of Charleston ($40,200.00 vs. $36,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than CofC ($20,058 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 10.4% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,713 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than College of Charleston (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 279.6% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($37,241 vs. $9,811)
CofC vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 59 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at PC (3.6)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than CofC (72%)
CofC vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC or PC? 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 PC and CofC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than College of Charleston (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $1,500 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $4,608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,108)
- CofC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($222 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/