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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson Shorter AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University Reinhardt University| Truett McConnell College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Truett-McConnell College | CSU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,796 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truett.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truett-McConnell College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,896 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,896 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,856 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,835 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,297 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Truett-McConnell College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 527 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Truett-McConnell College | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truett-McConnell College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 14% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Truett-McConnell College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Truett-McConnell College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Truett-McConnell College | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Truett-McConnell College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,796 students)
Truett-McConnell College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truett-McConnell College or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Truett-McConnell College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $22,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at CSU than Truett McConnell College ($29,490.00 vs. $22,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Truett-McConnell College ($17,536 vs. $18,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truett McConnell College are 27% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($8,856 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truett McConnell College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 62.1% larger than aid received Truett McConnell College ($26,417 vs. $16,297)
Truett-McConnell College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truett-McConnell College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Truett-McConnell College .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 92 points higher than at Truett-McConnell College (938)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Truett-McConnell College (20)
- Accepted freshman Truett-McConnell College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Truett-McConnell College (80.8%)
Truett-McConnell College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truett-McConnell College 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 Truett-McConnell College.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Truett McConnell College (38% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Truett-McConnell College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $35,500)
- Truett McConnell College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Truett-McConnell College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Truett-McConnell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/