- Charleston Southern University (CSU) is a private school while Radford University is a public school.
- CSU is located in Charleston, SC and Radford University is located in Radford, VA.
- CSU has more expensive tuition of $31,030 than Radford University ($25,185).
- CSU has tighter acceptance rate of 56.32% than Radford University (74.32%).
- CSU has higher SAT scores of 1,060 than Radford University (1,050).
- Radford University is larger with 7,718 students than CSU (3,418 students).
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| #21 in South Carolina | Rankings | #35 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Charleston, SC | Location | Radford, 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 Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,030 | Undergraduate | $12,286 Virginia residents $25,185 out-of-state |
| $19,244 | Graduate | $13,342 Virginia residents $22,835 out-of-state |
| $21,261 | Financial Aid | $8,896 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| 56.32% | Acceptance Rate | 74.32% |
| 27.12% | Yield | 17.01% |
| 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,418 | Total Students | 7,718 |
| 2,836 | Undergraduate | 6,008 |
| 582 | Graduate | 1,710 |
| 563 | Online Enrollment | 1,436 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 40% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $40,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,000 |
| 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: 3,226) $5,758 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,666 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 224 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 507 Full-time 249 Part-time |
| 405 Full-time 180 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,323 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| $54,897 for Faculties $45,098 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,266 for Faculties $57,222 Part-time |