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Overview |
SWU | CofC | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SWU | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SWU | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
SWU | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SWU | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 54% | ||
Campus |
SWU | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or CofC?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 111.9% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at CofC than Southern Wesleyan University ($35,338.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than CofC ($17,639 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 34.6% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($9,650 vs. $12,986)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University as College of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 106.7% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($19,636 vs. $9,499)
SWU vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CofC (3.94)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $1,400 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $44,800)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/