- Charleston Southern University (CSU) is a private school while Winthrop University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- CSU has more expensive tuition of $31,030 than Winthrop University ($30,286).
- CSU has tighter acceptance rate of 56.32% than Winthrop University (73.39%).
- Winthrop University has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than CSU (1,060).
- Winthrop University is larger with 4,712 students than CSU (3,418 students).
Charleston Southern University View More Rivals | Winthrop University View More Rivals | |
| #21 in South Carolina | Rankings | #12 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Charleston, SC | Location | Rock Hill, SC |
CSU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,030 | Undergraduate | $15,956 South Carolina residents $30,286 out-of-state |
| $19,244 | Graduate | $16,276 South Carolina residents $30,750 out-of-state |
| $21,261 | Financial Aid | $12,497 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 56.32% | Acceptance Rate | 73.39% |
| 27.12% | Yield | 31.29% |
| 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,418 | Total Students | 4,712 |
| 2,836 | Undergraduate | 3,741 |
| 582 | Graduate | 971 |
| 563 | Online Enrollment | 665 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 40% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $40,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,800 |
| 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: 1,739) $6,454 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (80 meals per week) $4,034 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 | 284 Full-time 223 Part-time |
| 405 Full-time 180 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 803 Full-time 231 Part-time |
| $54,897 for Faculties $45,098 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,670 for Faculties $51,839 Part-time |