Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern University | Charleston, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Furman University | Greenville, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Limestone University | Gaffney, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Presbyterian College | Clinton, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| W L Bonner College | Columbia, SC | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| American College of the Building Arts | Charleston, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $5,416 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern University | $31,030 | 86.75% | 43% | 12:1 | 3,418 |
| Furman University | $58,312 | 67.02% | 85% | 9:1 | 2,443 |
| Limestone University | $27,500 | 89.47% | 25% | 11:1 | 1,786 |
| Presbyterian College | $43,300 | 59.39% | 63% | 11:1 | 1,199 |
| W L Bonner College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| American College of the Building Arts | $20,572 | 76.67% | 53% | 6:1 | 141 |
| Average | $5,416 | - | 0.00% | 3.00:1 | 21 |