- Both Charleston Southern University (CSU) and Presbyterian College (PC) are private.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- PC has more expensive tuition of $43,300 than CSU ($31,030).
- CSU has tighter acceptance rate of 56.32% than PC (65.17%).
- PC has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than CSU (1,060).
- CSU is larger with 3,418 students than PC (1,199 students).
Charleston Southern University View More Rivals | Presbyterian College View More Rivals | |
| #21 in South Carolina | Rankings | #189 in Liberal Arts Colleges #18 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Charleston, SC | Location | Clinton, SC |
CSU| Known as | PC | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,030 | Undergraduate | $43,300 |
| $19,244 | Graduate | $56,000 |
| $21,261 | Financial Aid | $35,080 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $179 | |
| 56.32% | Acceptance Rate | 65.17% |
| 27.12% | Yield | 18.60% |
| 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,418 | Total Students | 1,199 |
| 2,836 | Undergraduate | 955 |
| 582 | Graduate | 244 |
| 563 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 40% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $40,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 984) $5,500 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 224 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 101 Full-time 27 Part-time |
| 405 Full-time 180 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 296 Full-time 39 Part-time |
| $54,897 for Faculties $45,098 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,582 for Faculties $52,261 Part-time |