| Elon vs. C of Charleston |
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|---|---|---|
#131 in National Universities #6 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #18 in Federal Region IV Universities #9 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$46,958 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,978 South Carolina Residents $38,296 Out-of-State |
| expensive$22,086 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,300 South Carolina Residents $21,412 Out-of-State |
| More$16,543 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,950 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,200 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,220 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier66.35% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter60.03% |
| Favorable13.38% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.91% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,239 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,926 |
| Smaller6,452 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,880 |
| Smaller787 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,046 |
| - | Online Student Population | 826 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower66% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,068) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 620 | Number of faculty | 865 |
| Higher$94,816 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$93,453 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.