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CofC USC Aiken PC Coastal Carolina GWU Lander University Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Francis Marion University| Charleston Southern University | University of South Carolina Beaufort | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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 | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
CSU | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
CSU | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CSU | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,124 students)
CSU vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or USC Beaufort?
- Charleston Southern University is 185.1% more expensive to attend than USC Beaufort for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $10,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at CSU than University of South Carolina Beaufort ($29,490.00 vs. $21,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Beaufort than CSU ($16,113 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 29% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($8,722 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than University of South Carolina Beaufort (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 212.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($26,417 vs. $8,452)
CSU vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 103 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
CSU vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (38% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $3,100 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $2,526 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,474 vs. $27,000)
- USC Beaufort graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More USC Beaufort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/