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Overview |
Flagler | CofC | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,441 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Flagler | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,710 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,710 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,350 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,085 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,204 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Flagler | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,509 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 4,302 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Flagler | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Flagler | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Flagler | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Flagler | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Flagler based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 2,441 students)
Flagler vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or CofC?
- Flagler College St Augustine is 105.4% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($25,710.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at CofC than Flagler College St Augustine ($36,398.00 vs. $25,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Flagler ($20,806 vs. $31,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 2.3% lower than costs at Flagler College St Augustine ($14,032 vs. $14,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Flagler College St Augustine than College of Charleston (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Flagler College St Augustine students is 14.2% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($11,204 vs. $9,811)
Flagler vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Flagler .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 70 points higher than at Flagler (1071)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Flagler (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Flagler (3.38)
- Flagler has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than CofC (72%)
Flagler vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler or CofC? 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 CofC and Flagler.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Flagler College St Augustine (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $7,000 more per year than Flagler graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Flagler graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,750)
- CofC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Flagler graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Flagler students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/