| CSU vs. PC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#55 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #189 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #17 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$32,520 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$44,910 |
| cheaper$20,250 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$58,290 |
| Less$21,011 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$36,849 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,040 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,100 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier96.46% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter68.37% |
| Favorable17.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.62% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger3,832 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,095 |
| Larger3,126 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller853 |
| Larger706 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller242 |
| 689 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 41% |
| Lower63% | Retention Rate | Higher80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 984) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,800) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 365 | Number of faculty | 127 |
| Lower$58,699 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$74,162 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.