| PC vs. GWU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#189 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #17 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #268 in National Universities #15 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$43,300 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$33,450 |
| expensive$56,000 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,300 |
| More$35,080 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,529 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,160 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,105 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter59.39% | Acceptance Rate | Easier74.95% |
| Favorable13.76% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.39% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,199 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,144 |
| Smaller955 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,812 |
| Smaller244 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,332 |
| - | Online Student Population | 897 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher63% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher68% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| 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: 1,368) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,360) |
| Faculties | ||
| 11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 128 | Number of faculties | 314 |
| Higher$74,870 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$63,872 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.