- Charleston Southern University (CSU) is a private school while University of North Carolina at Asheville is a public school.
- CSU is located in Charleston, SC and University of North Carolina at Asheville is located in Asheville, NC.
- CSU has more expensive tuition of $31,030 than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($24,809).
- CSU has tighter acceptance rate of 56.32% than University of North Carolina at Asheville (80.39%).
- University of North Carolina at Asheville has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than CSU (1,060).
- CSU is larger with 3,418 students than University of North Carolina at Asheville (2,914 students).
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| #21 in South Carolina | Rankings | #200 in Liberal Arts Colleges #25 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Charleston, SC | Location | Asheville, NC |
CSU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,030 | Undergraduate | $7,461 North Carolina residents $24,809 out-of-state |
| $19,244 | Graduate | $8,253 North Carolina residents $24,575 out-of-state |
| $21,261 | Financial Aid | $6,883 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| 56.32% | Acceptance Rate | 80.39% |
| 27.12% | Yield | 23.45% |
| 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,418 | Total Students | 2,914 |
| 2,836 | Undergraduate | 2,914 |
| 582 | Graduate | 0 |
| 563 | Online Enrollment | 73 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 58% |
| 40% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $40,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,800 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) $5,952 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,604 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 | 224 Full-time 81 Part-time |
| 405 Full-time 180 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 662 Full-time 92 Part-time |
| $54,897 for Faculties $45,098 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,897 for Faculties $52,763 Part-time |