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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD Marshall University| Charleston Southern University | Davis & Elkins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | D&E College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 880/1125 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
CSU | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 19% |
Students |
CSU | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CSU | D&E 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 650 students)
CSU vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at D&E College than Charleston Southern University ($29,880.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than D&E College ($17,536 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 11.1% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,125 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($26,417 vs. $25,119)
CSU vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 102 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than D&E College (75.3%)
CSU vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or D&E 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 D&E College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Davis & Elkins College (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $2,300 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/