| C of Charleston vs. Hofstra |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#18 in Federal Region IV Universities #9 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #156 in National Universities #29 in New York Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,978 South Carolina Residents $38,296 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$57,660 |
| cheaper$16,300 South Carolina Residents $21,412 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$31,120 |
| Less$10,950 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$30,316 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,220 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,310 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter60.03% | Acceptance Rate | Easier68.08% |
| Favorable11.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.30% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,926 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,685 |
| Larger10,880 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,581 |
| Smaller1,046 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,104 |
| Larger826 | Online Student Population | Smaller396 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower23% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,500) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,980) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 865 | Number of faculty | 1,254 |
| Lower$93,453 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$134,557 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.