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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD ISU| Charleston Southern University | Bluefield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 984 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
CSU | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Bluefield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 991 students)
CSU vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Bluefield College?
- Charleston Southern University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Bluefield College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at CSU than Bluefield College ($29,490.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Bluefield College ($17,536 vs. $22,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 16.2% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,684 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 42.1% larger than aid received Bluefield College ($26,417 vs. $18,596)
CSU vs. Bluefield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 107 points higher than at Bluefield College (923)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bluefield College (20)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Bluefield College (63%)
CSU vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Bluefield College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bluefield College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Bluefield College (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Bluefield College earn on average $5,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $39,800)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $6,166 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($20,834 vs. $27,000)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Bluefield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/