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