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Southern Wesleyan UniversityCentral, SC
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Charleston Southern UniversityCharleston, SC
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#69 in Federal Region IV Universities
Rankings*
#55 in Federal Region IV Universities
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (smaller programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$27,870Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$31,030
cheaper$13,746Graduate Tuitionexpensive$19,244
Less$16,827Average Financial Aid AmountMore$21,261
Admission
Higher1,090 SAT
21 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,060 SAT
21 ACT
Tighter51.18%Acceptance RateEasier86.75%
Favorable34.18%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower16.87%
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
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller1,175Total EnrollmentLarger3,418
Smaller896Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger2,836
Smaller279Graduate Student PopulationLarger582
Smaller535Online Student PopulationLarger563
Completion & Outcomes
Higher59%Graduate RateLower43%
Lower32%Transfer-out RateHigher40%
Lower67%Retention RateHigher70%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,168)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
12 to 1Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
110Number of faculties327
Lower$45,981Average Faculty SalaryHigher$55,743
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.