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Overview |
Reinhardt University | CSU | ||
| Location | Waleska, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #773 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reinhardt.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reinhardt University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,000 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,845 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,110 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Reinhardt University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,083 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 675 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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 |
Reinhardt University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reinhardt University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,190 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Reinhardt University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Reinhardt University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Reinhardt University | 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 Reinhardt University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,141 students)
Reinhardt University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reinhardt University or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Reinhardt University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $26,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at CSU than Reinhardt University ($29,490.00 vs. $26,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Reinhardt University ($17,536 vs. $26,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 9.3% lower than costs at Reinhardt University ($11,250 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Reinhardt University as Charleston Southern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 64% larger than aid received Reinhardt University ($26,417 vs. $16,110)
Reinhardt University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reinhardt University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Reinhardt University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 77 points higher than at Reinhardt University (953)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Reinhardt University (20)
- Accepted freshman Reinhardt University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Reinhardt University (62.3%)
Reinhardt University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reinhardt University 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 Reinhardt University.
- The graduation rate at Reinhardt University is higher than Charleston Southern University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Reinhardt University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $38,200)
- Reinhardt University students graduate with a $3,810 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,190 vs. $27,000)
- Reinhardt University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Reinhardt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/