- Drexel University is a private school while College of Charleston is a public school.
- Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, PA and College of Charleston is located in Charleston, SC.
- Drexel University has more expensive tuition of $60,663 than College of Charleston ($36,858).
- Drexel University has tighter acceptance rate of 79.04% than College of Charleston (80.45%).
- Drexel University has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than College of Charleston (1,210).
- Drexel University is larger with 22,344 students than College of Charleston (10,885 students).
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| #52 in National Universities #10 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #16 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Philadelphia, PA | Location | Charleston, SC |
Drexel| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $60,663 | Undergraduate | $12,978 South Carolina residents $36,858 out-of-state |
| $37,074 | Graduate | $14,230 South Carolina residents $40,498 out-of-state |
| $27,159 | Financial Aid | $8,307 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 79.04% | Acceptance Rate | 80.45% |
| 14.56% | Yield | 19.22% |
| 1,330 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,344 | Total Students | 10,885 |
| 14,021 | Undergraduate | 9,972 |
| 8,323 | Graduate | 913 |
| 4,477 | Online Enrollment | 707 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| 87% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $78,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,411) $10,629 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $7,986 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,224 Full-time 969 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 511 Full-time 298 Part-time |
| 3,882 Full-time 1,037 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,451 Full-time 407 Part-time |
| $105,392 for Faculties $73,967 Part-time | Average Salary | $82,401 for Faculties $58,747 Part-time |