| PC vs. SWU |
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|---|---|---|
#189 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #17 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #69 in Federal Region IV Universities #15 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 (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$44,910 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$29,800 |
| expensive$58,290 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,928 |
| More$36,849 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,553 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,100 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter68.37% | Acceptance Rate | Easier99.53% |
| Lower11.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.41% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Larger1,095 | Total Enrollment | Smaller980 |
| Larger853 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller784 |
| Larger242 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller196 |
| - | Online Student Population | 412 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher52% |
| Higher41% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower8% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower69% |
| 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: 570) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,168) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 127 | Number of faculty | 111 |
| Higher$74,162 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$51,947 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.