- Both Charleston Southern University (CSU) and Hampton University are private.
- CSU is located in Charleston, SC and Hampton University is located in Hampton, VA.
- CSU has more expensive tuition of $31,030 than Hampton University ($29,162).
- Hampton University has tighter acceptance rate of 36.20% than CSU (56.32%).
- CSU has higher SAT scores of 1,060 than Hampton University (1,030).
- CSU is larger with 3,418 students than Hampton University (3,286 students).
Charleston Southern University View More Rivals | Hampton University View More Rivals | |
| #21 in South Carolina | Rankings | #19 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Charleston, SC | Location | Hampton, VA |
CSU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,030 | Undergraduate | $29,162 |
| $19,244 | Graduate | $13,134 |
| $21,261 | Financial Aid | $17,983 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 56.32% | Acceptance Rate | 36.20% |
| 27.12% | Yield | 23.18% |
| 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,418 | Total Students | 3,286 |
| 2,836 | Undergraduate | 2,846 |
| 582 | Graduate | 440 |
| 563 | Online Enrollment | 374 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 40% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $40,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,100 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,150) $6,754 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,232 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 224 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 214 Full-time 48 Part-time |
| 405 Full-time 180 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 717 Full-time 50 Part-time |
| $54,897 for Faculties $45,098 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,106 for Faculties $49,387 Part-time |