| C of Charleston vs. Northeastern |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#18 in Federal Region IV Universities #9 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in National Universities #9 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,978 South Carolina Residents $38,296 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$66,162 |
| cheaper$16,300 South Carolina Residents $21,412 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$29,174 |
| Less$10,950 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$34,044 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,220 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,490 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier60.03% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter5.22% |
| Lower11.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable53.75% |
| 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 Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,926 | Total Enrollment | Larger32,553 |
| Smaller10,880 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger17,432 |
| Smaller1,046 | Graduate Student Population | Larger15,121 |
| Smaller826 | Online Student Population | Larger1,730 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher91% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower4% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,180) |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 865 | Number of faculty | 2,489 |
| Lower$93,453 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$146,980 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.