- Both Charleston Southern University (CSU) and Gardner-Webb University (GWU) are private.
- CSU is located in Charleston, SC and GWU is located in Boiling Springs, NC.
- GWU has more expensive tuition of $33,450 than CSU ($31,030).
- GWU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.70% than CSU (56.32%).
- GWU has higher SAT scores of 1,105 than CSU (1,060).
- CSU is larger with 3,418 students than GWU (3,144 students).
Charleston Southern University View More Rivals | Gardner-Webb University View More Rivals | |
| #21 in South Carolina | Rankings | #200 in National Universities #10 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Charleston, SC | Location | Boiling Springs, NC |
CSU| Known as | GWU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,030 | Undergraduate | $33,450 |
| $19,244 | Graduate | $11,300 |
| $21,261 | Financial Aid | $20,529 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 | |
| 56.32% | Acceptance Rate | 52.70% |
| 27.12% | Yield | 24.38% |
| 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,105 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,418 | Total Students | 3,144 |
| 2,836 | Undergraduate | 1,812 |
| 582 | Graduate | 1,332 |
| 563 | Online Enrollment | 897 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 40% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $40,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,600 |
| 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 Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,368) $5,410 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,360 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 224 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 149 Full-time 165 Part-time |
| 405 Full-time 180 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 459 Full-time 171 Part-time |
| $54,897 for Faculties $45,098 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,531 for Faculties $46,122 Part-time |