| Allen University View More Rivals | Southern Wesleyan University View More Rivals | |
| #235 in Liberal Arts Colleges #23 in South Carolina | Rankings | #1 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Central, SC |
| Known as | SWU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,304 | Undergraduate | $27,870 |
| $9,800 | Graduate | $13,746 |
| $10,681 | Financial Aid | $16,827 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 53.27% | Acceptance Rate | 52.57% |
| 65.67% | Yield | 38.32% |
| Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 657 | Total Students | 1,175 |
| 603 | Undergraduate | 896 |
| 54 | Graduate | 279 |
| 61 | Online Enrollment | 535 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 8% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 32% | |
| 58% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $26,400 | 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 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: 570) $4,234 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,696 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,168 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 41 Full-time 24 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 55 Full-time 55 Part-time |
| 113 Full-time 40 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 192 Full-time 77 Part-time |
| $40,028 for Faculties $44,691 Part-time | Average Salary | $45,972 for Faculties $41,570 Part-time |