- Charleston Southern University (CSU) is a private school while Longwood University is a public school.
- CSU is located in Charleston, SC and Longwood University is located in Farmville, VA.
- CSU has more expensive tuition of $31,030 than Longwood University ($27,410).
- CSU has tighter acceptance rate of 56.32% than Longwood University (91.83%).
- Longwood University has higher SAT scores of 1,120 than CSU (1,060).
- Longwood University is larger with 4,358 students than CSU (3,418 students).
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| #21 in South Carolina | Rankings | #21 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Charleston, SC | Location | Farmville, VA |
CSU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,030 | Undergraduate | $15,200 Virginia residents $27,410 out-of-state |
| $19,244 | Graduate | $7,758 Virginia residents $19,926 out-of-state |
| $21,261 | Financial Aid | $10,660 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $40 graduate | |
| 56.32% | Acceptance Rate | 91.83% |
| 27.12% | Yield | 23.53% |
| 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,418 | Total Students | 4,358 |
| 2,836 | Undergraduate | 3,154 |
| 582 | Graduate | 1,204 |
| 563 | Online Enrollment | 879 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 40% | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $40,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,300 |
| 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 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: 2,511) $8,904 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,510 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 | 264 Full-time 54 Part-time |
| 405 Full-time 180 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 752 Full-time 73 Part-time |
| $54,897 for Faculties $45,098 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,109 for Faculties $61,560 Part-time |