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CofC PC Old Dominion Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University BC| Charleston Southern University | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | VWC | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CSU | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,538 students)
CSU vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at VWC than Charleston Southern University ($36,010.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than VWC ($17,536 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 1.6% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($11,070 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 4.4% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($27,568 vs. $26,417)
CSU vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 48 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than VWC (81.4%)
CSU vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or VWC? 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 VWC and CSU.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than Charleston Southern University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $1,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,800)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and CSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and CSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/