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CofC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson Wofford College AU North Greenville University UofSC Campbell University ECU Lander University SCAD| Charleston Southern University | Presbyterian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | PC | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
CSU | PC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 46% | ||
Campus |
CSU | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,199 students)
CSU vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 32.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at PC than Charleston Southern University ($38,990.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than PC ($17,536 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 0.4% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($11,250 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 30.1% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($34,379 vs. $26,417)
CSU vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 52 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than PC (59.4%)
CSU vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or PC? 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 PC and CSU.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Charleston Southern University (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $7,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,800)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/