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CofC Campbell University Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University PC Coastal Carolina BAC Clemson ASU Queens WCU AU| Gardner Webb University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | CSU | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
GWU | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 |
GWU | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
GWU | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 23% | ||
Campus |
GWU | CSU | ||
| 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or CSU?
- Gardner Webb University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at GWU than Charleston Southern University ($31,220.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than GWU ($17,536 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 4.5% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,770 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($26,417 vs. $24,130)
GWU vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 53 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Charleston Southern University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $39,800)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More GWU 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/