| PC vs. AU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#189 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #17 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #24 in Federal Region IV Universities #8 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$44,910 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$34,970 |
| expensive$58,290 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,759 |
| More$36,849 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,381 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,190 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier68.37% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter54.71% |
| Lower11.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable32.52% |
| 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 Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,095 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,710 |
| Smaller853 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,683 |
| Smaller242 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,027 |
| - | Online Student Population | 615 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher66% |
| 41% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower80% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 984) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,886) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,330) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 127 | Number of faculty | 422 |
| Higher$74,162 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,024 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.