| PC vs. CSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#189 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #17 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #55 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 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 (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$44,910 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$32,520 |
| expensive$58,290 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$20,250 |
| More$36,849 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$21,011 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,100 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,040 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter68.37% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.46% |
| Lower11.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.69% |
| 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,095 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,832 |
| Smaller853 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,126 |
| Smaller242 | Graduate Student Population | Larger706 |
| - | Online Student Population | 689 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| 41% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower63% |
| 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: 1,370) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 127 | Number of faculty | 365 |
| Higher$74,162 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$58,699 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.