- Both Charleston Southern University (CSU) and Liberty University are private.
- CSU is located in Charleston, SC and Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA.
- CSU has more expensive tuition of $31,030 than Liberty University ($21,222).
- Liberty University has tighter acceptance rate of 29.79% than CSU (56.32%).
- Liberty University is larger with 96,709 students than CSU (3,418 students).
Charleston Southern University View More Rivals | Liberty University View More Rivals | |
| #21 in South Carolina | Rankings | #295 in National Universities #22 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Charleston, SC | Location | Lynchburg, VA |
CSU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 | $21,222 |
| $19,244 | Graduate | $8,340 |
| $21,261 | Financial Aid | $7,344 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 56.32% | Acceptance Rate | 29.79% |
| 27.12% | Yield | 44.49% |
| 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,418 | Total Students | 96,709 |
| 2,836 | Undergraduate | 48,906 |
| 582 | Graduate | 47,803 |
| 563 | Online Enrollment | 81,026 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| 40% | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $40,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,400 |
| 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: 8,823) $6,320 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 224 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,051 Full-time 2,098 Part-time |
| 405 Full-time 180 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,740 Full-time 2,585 Part-time |
| $54,897 for Faculties $45,098 Part-time | Average Salary | $46,807 for Faculties $50,086 Part-time |