- College of Charleston is a public school while Northeastern University is a private school.
- College of Charleston is located in Charleston, SC and Northeastern University is located in Boston, MA.
- Northeastern University has more expensive tuition of $63,141 than College of Charleston ($36,858).
- Northeastern University has tighter acceptance rate of 27.44% than College of Charleston (80.45%).
- Northeastern University has higher SAT scores of 1,500 than College of Charleston (1,210).
- Northeastern University is larger with 30,013 students than College of Charleston (10,885 students).
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| #16 in South Carolina | Rankings | #33 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Charleston, SC | Location | Boston, MA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,978 South Carolina residents $36,858 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $63,141 |
| $14,230 South Carolina residents $40,498 out-of-state | Graduate | $28,100 |
| $8,307 | Financial Aid | $33,757 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 80.45% | Acceptance Rate | 27.44% |
| 19.22% | Yield | 20.89% |
| 1,210 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,500 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,885 | Total Students | 30,013 |
| 9,972 | Undergraduate | 16,302 |
| 913 | Graduate | 13,711 |
| 707 | Online Enrollment | 1,058 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $48,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,200 |
| 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 |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $7,986 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) $10,250 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) $8,180 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 511 Full-time 298 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,399 Full-time 486 Part-time |
| 1,451 Full-time 407 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,517 Full-time 533 Part-time |
| $82,401 for Faculties $58,747 Part-time | Average Salary | $124,899 for Faculties $86,275 Part-time |