- Both High Point University (HPU) and Charleston Southern University (CSU) are private.
- HPU is located in High Point, NC and CSU is located in Charleston, SC.
- HPU has more expensive tuition of $44,208 than CSU ($31,030).
- CSU has tighter acceptance rate of 56.32% than HPU (80.66%).
- HPU has higher SAT scores of 1,200 than CSU (1,060).
- HPU is larger with 5,981 students than CSU (3,418 students).
High Point University View More Rivals | Charleston Southern University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #21 in South Carolina | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| High Point, NC | Location | Charleston, SC |
HPU| Known as | CSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $44,208 | Undergraduate | $31,030 |
| $34,329 | Graduate | $19,244 |
| $17,594 | Financial Aid | $21,261 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 80.66% | Acceptance Rate | 56.32% |
| 15.41% | Yield | 27.12% |
| 1,200 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,981 | Total Students | 3,418 |
| 5,036 | Undergraduate | 2,836 |
| 945 | Graduate | 582 |
| 226 | Online Enrollment | 563 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 40% | |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $42,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,029) $8,280 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $8,244 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 298 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 224 Full-time 103 Part-time |
| 796 Full-time 183 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 405 Full-time 180 Part-time |
| $73,782 for Faculties $59,911 Part-time | Average Salary | $54,897 for Faculties $45,098 Part-time |