| C of Charleston vs. Towson |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#18 in Federal Region IV Universities #9 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #292 in National Universities #12 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,978 South Carolina Residents $38,296 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,728 Maryland Residents $29,820 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$16,300 South Carolina Residents $21,412 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,636 Maryland Residents $22,860 Out-of-State |
| More$10,950 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,939 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,220 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,090 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter60.03% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.97% |
| Lower11.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.18% |
| 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 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,926 | Total Enrollment | Larger19,401 |
| Smaller10,880 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger16,264 |
| Smaller1,046 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,137 |
| Smaller826 | Online Student Population | Larger1,638 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 865 | Number of faculty | 1,677 |
| Higher$93,453 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$89,749 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.