- Both Gardner-Webb University (GWU) and Presbyterian College (PC) are private.
- GWU is located in Boiling Springs, NC and PC is located in Clinton, SC.
- PC has more expensive tuition of $43,300 than GWU ($33,450).
- GWU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.70% than PC (65.17%).
- PC has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than GWU (1,105).
- GWU is larger with 3,144 students than PC (1,199 students).
| Gardner-Webb University View More Rivals | Presbyterian College View More Rivals | |
| #200 in National Universities #10 in North Carolina | Rankings | #189 in Liberal Arts Colleges #18 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Boiling Springs, NC | Location | Clinton, SC |
GWU| Known as | PC | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,450 | Undergraduate | $43,300 |
| $11,300 | Graduate | $56,000 |
| $20,529 | Financial Aid | $35,080 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $179 |
| 52.70% | Acceptance Rate | 65.17% |
| 24.38% | Yield | 18.60% |
| 1,105 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,144 | Total Students | 1,199 |
| 1,812 | Undergraduate | 955 |
| 1,332 | Graduate | 244 |
| 897 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 29% | |
| 66% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $41,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,368) $5,410 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 984) $5,500 average annual costs |
| ✔ (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 | 11 to 1 |
| 149 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 101 Full-time 27 Part-time |
| 459 Full-time 171 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 296 Full-time 39 Part-time |
| $62,531 for Faculties $46,122 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,582 for Faculties $52,261 Part-time |