- Both Bob Jones University and Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) are private.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- SWU has more expensive tuition of $27,870 than Bob Jones University ($23,400).
- SWU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.57% than Bob Jones University (86.16%).
- Bob Jones University is larger with 3,095 students than SWU (1,175 students).
Bob Jones University View More Rivals | Southern Wesleyan University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in South Carolina | Rankings | #1 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Greenville, SC | Location | Central, SC |
| Known as | SWU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,400 | Undergraduate | $27,870 |
| $10,668 | Graduate | $13,746 |
| $13,232 | Financial Aid | $16,827 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 86.16% | Acceptance Rate | 52.57% |
| 65.03% | Yield | 38.32% |
| Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,095 | Total Students | 1,175 |
| 2,665 | Undergraduate | 896 |
| 430 | Graduate | 279 |
| 429 | Online Enrollment | 535 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 | |
| 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 |
| ROTC Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,998) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) $4,234 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,168 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 166 Full-time 98 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 55 Full-time 55 Part-time |
| 593 Full-time 208 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 192 Full-time 77 Part-time |
| $46,369 for Faculties $29,479 Part-time | Average Salary | $45,972 for Faculties $41,570 Part-time |