- Both Allen University and Charleston Southern University (CSU) are private.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- CSU has more expensive tuition of $31,030 than Allen University ($14,304).
- Allen University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.27% than CSU (56.32%).
- CSU is larger with 3,418 students than Allen University (657 students).
| Allen University View More Rivals | Charleston Southern University View More Rivals | |
| #235 in Liberal Arts Colleges #23 in South Carolina | Rankings | #21 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Charleston, SC |
| Known as | CSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,304 | Undergraduate | $31,030 |
| $9,800 | Graduate | $19,244 |
| $10,681 | Financial Aid | $21,261 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 | Application Fee | |
| 53.27% | Acceptance Rate | 56.32% |
| 65.67% | Yield | 27.12% |
| Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 657 | Total Students | 3,418 |
| 603 | Undergraduate | 2,836 |
| 54 | Graduate | 582 |
| 61 | Online Enrollment | 563 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 8% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 40% | |
| 58% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $26,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,600 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 884) $2,888 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,696 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 41 Full-time 24 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 224 Full-time 103 Part-time |
| 113 Full-time 40 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 405 Full-time 180 Part-time |
| $40,028 for Faculties $44,691 Part-time | Average Salary | $54,897 for Faculties $45,098 Part-time |