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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD ISU| Charleston Southern University | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | SVU | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
CSU | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 73% | ||
Campus |
CSU | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,053 students)
CSU vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or SVU?
- Charleston Southern University is 56.4% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at CSU than Southern Virginia University ($29,490.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than SVU ($17,536 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 23% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,150 vs. $11,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University as Southern Virginia University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 222.6% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($26,417 vs. $8,188)
CSU vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 11 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than CSU (86.8%)
CSU vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or SVU? 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 SVU and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Southern Virginia University (38% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $39,800)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/