- College of Charleston is a public school while Hofstra University is a private school.
- College of Charleston is located in Charleston, SC and Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, NY.
- Hofstra University has more expensive tuition of $55,450 than College of Charleston ($36,858).
- Hofstra University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.95% than College of Charleston (80.45%).
- Hofstra University has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than College of Charleston (1,210).
- College of Charleston is larger with 10,885 students than Hofstra University (10,238 students).
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| #16 in South Carolina | Rankings | #202 in National Universities #62 in New York |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Charleston, SC | Location | Hempstead, NY |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) 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 | $55,450 |
| $14,230 South Carolina residents $40,498 out-of-state | Graduate | $29,950 |
| $8,307 | Financial Aid | $28,645 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 80.45% | Acceptance Rate | 63.95% |
| 19.22% | Yield | 9.55% |
| 1,210 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,885 | Total Students | 10,238 |
| 9,972 | Undergraduate | 6,110 |
| 913 | Graduate | 4,128 |
| 707 | Online Enrollment | 439 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $48,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,900 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $7,986 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,500) $11,998 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 | 13 to 1 |
| 511 Full-time 298 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 492 Full-time 672 Part-time |
| 1,451 Full-time 407 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,662 Full-time 767 Part-time |
| $82,401 for Faculties $58,747 Part-time | Average Salary | $126,616 for Faculties $85,479 Part-time |