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CofC UT Eckerd College Rollins Stetson University UNF JU FGCU FAU UCF PC Coastal Carolina| Flagler College St Augustine | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Flagler | CSU | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,441 | 3,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | #915 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Flagler | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,710 | $30,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,710 | $30,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,350 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,085 | $21,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,204 | $22,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Flagler | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,509 | 6,072 | ||
| Admitted | 4,302 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 950/1160 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Flagler | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Flagler | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Flagler | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Flagler | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Flagler based on total student enrollment (3,545 students vs. 2,441 students)
Flagler vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Flagler for in-state tuition ($30,380.00 vs. $25,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at CSU than Flagler College St Augustine ($30,380.00 vs. $25,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Flagler ($21,347 vs. $31,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 23.8% lower than costs at Flagler College St Augustine ($11,590 vs. $14,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Flagler College St Augustine than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 100% larger than aid received Flagler College St Augustine ($22,411 vs. $11,204)
Flagler vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Flagler .
- The average SAT score at Flagler College St Augustine (1071) is 41 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Flagler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Flagler students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Flagler has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than CSU (76.1%)
Flagler vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler or CSU? 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 CSU and Flagler.
- The graduation rate at Flagler is higher than Charleston Southern University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $600 more per year than Flagler graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $39,200)
- Flagler College St Augustine students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Flagler graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Flagler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/