- Both Gardner-Webb University (GWU) and Charleston Southern University (CSU) are private.
- GWU is located in Boiling Springs, NC and CSU is located in Charleston, SC.
- GWU has more expensive tuition of $33,450 than CSU ($31,030).
- GWU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.70% than CSU (56.32%).
- GWU has higher SAT scores of 1,105 than CSU (1,060).
- CSU is larger with 3,418 students than GWU (3,144 students).
| Gardner-Webb University View More Rivals | Charleston Southern University View More Rivals | |
| #200 in National Universities #10 in North Carolina | Rankings | #21 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Boiling Springs, NC | Location | Charleston, SC |
GWU| Known as | CSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,450 | Undergraduate | $31,030 |
| $11,300 | Graduate | $19,244 |
| $20,529 | Financial Aid | $21,261 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | |
| 52.70% | Acceptance Rate | 56.32% |
| 24.38% | Yield | 27.12% |
| 1,105 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,144 | Total Students | 3,418 |
| 1,812 | Undergraduate | 2,836 |
| 1,332 | Graduate | 582 |
| 897 | Online Enrollment | 563 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 40% | |
| 66% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $41,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,600 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,368) $5,410 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,360 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 149 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 224 Full-time 103 Part-time |
| 459 Full-time 171 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 405 Full-time 180 Part-time |
| $62,531 for Faculties $46,122 Part-time | Average Salary | $54,897 for Faculties $45,098 Part-time |