- Both College of Charleston and University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) are public.
- College of Charleston is located in Charleston, SC and UNCW is located in Wilmington, NC.
- College of Charleston has more expensive tuition of $36,858 than UNCW ($22,985).
- UNCW has tighter acceptance rate of 66.52% than College of Charleston (80.45%).
- UNCW has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than College of Charleston (1,210).
- UNCW is larger with 17,843 students than College of Charleston (10,885 students).
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| #16 in South Carolina | Rankings | #18 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Charleston, SC | Location | Wilmington, NC |
| Known as | UNCW | |
| 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 | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,978 South Carolina residents $36,858 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,317 North Carolina residents $22,985 out-of-state |
| $14,230 South Carolina residents $40,498 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,853 North Carolina residents $23,029 out-of-state |
| $8,307 | Financial Aid | $6,644 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 80.45% | Acceptance Rate | 66.52% |
| 19.22% | Yield | 27.62% |
| 1,210 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,885 | Total Students | 17,843 |
| 9,972 | Undergraduate | 14,294 |
| 913 | Graduate | 3,549 |
| 707 | Online Enrollment | 4,619 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $48,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,600 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $7,986 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) $7,700 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 511 Full-time 298 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 725 Full-time 330 Part-time |
| 1,451 Full-time 407 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,133 Full-time 346 Part-time |
| $82,401 for Faculties $58,747 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,382 for Faculties $56,722 Part-time |