- College of Charleston is a public school while Elon University is a private school.
- College of Charleston is located in Charleston, SC and Elon University is located in Elon, NC.
- Elon University has more expensive tuition of $44,536 than College of Charleston ($36,858).
- Elon University has tighter acceptance rate of 66.53% than College of Charleston (80.45%).
- Elon University has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than College of Charleston (1,210).
- College of Charleston is larger with 10,885 students than Elon University (7,123 students).
College of Charleston View More Rivals | Elon University View More Rivals | |
| #16 in South Carolina | Rankings | #6 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Charleston, SC | Location | Elon, NC |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,978 South Carolina residents $36,858 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $44,536 |
| $14,230 South Carolina residents $40,498 out-of-state | Graduate | $20,574 |
| $8,307 | Financial Aid | $15,222 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 80.45% | Acceptance Rate | 66.53% |
| 19.22% | Yield | 24.57% |
| 1,210 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,885 | Total Students | 7,123 |
| 9,972 | Undergraduate | 6,337 |
| 913 | Graduate | 786 |
| 707 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $48,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,700 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $7,986 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) $6,818 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 511 Full-time 298 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 447 Full-time 135 Part-time |
| 1,451 Full-time 407 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,370 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $82,401 for Faculties $58,747 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,252 for Faculties $66,329 Part-time |