- Anderson University is a private school while College of Charleston is a public school.
- Anderson University is located in Anderson, IN and College of Charleston is located in Charleston, SC.
- College of Charleston has more expensive tuition of $36,858 than Anderson University ($35,640).
- Anderson University has tighter acceptance rate of 65.25% than College of Charleston (80.45%).
- College of Charleston has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Anderson University (1,090).
- College of Charleston is larger with 10,885 students than Anderson University (1,290 students).
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| #26 in Indiana | Rankings | #16 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Anderson, IN | Location | Charleston, SC |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,640 | Undergraduate | $12,978 South Carolina residents $36,858 out-of-state |
| $10,204 | Graduate | $14,230 South Carolina residents $40,498 out-of-state |
| $23,453 | Financial Aid | $8,307 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| 65.25% | Acceptance Rate | 80.45% |
| 23.78% | Yield | 19.22% |
| 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,290 | Total Students | 10,885 |
| 1,129 | Undergraduate | 9,972 |
| 161 | Graduate | 913 |
| 118 | Online Enrollment | 707 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $41,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 977) $6,620 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $7,986 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 104 Full-time 72 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 511 Full-time 298 Part-time |
| 283 Full-time 93 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,451 Full-time 407 Part-time |
| $56,658 for Faculties $46,152 Part-time | Average Salary | $82,401 for Faculties $58,747 Part-time |