| Alabama vs. College of Charleston |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#201 in National Universities #5 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #70 in Federal Region IV Universities #16 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,900 Alabama Residents $33,200 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,978 South Carolina Residents $36,858 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,740 Alabama Residents $33,040 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,230 South Carolina Residents $40,498 Out-of-State |
| More$14,421 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,307 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,210 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier80.06% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.69% |
| Favorable18.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.26% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger38,644 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,885 |
| Larger32,458 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,972 |
| Larger6,186 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller913 |
| Larger5,820 | Online Student Population | Smaller707 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| Lower18% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher26% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,000) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,986 | Number of faculties | 809 |
| Higher$97,394 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,420 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.