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