- Radford University is a public school while Charleston Southern University (CSU) is a private school.
- Radford University is located in Radford, VA and CSU is located in Charleston, SC.
- CSU has more expensive tuition of $31,030 than Radford University ($25,185).
- CSU has tighter acceptance rate of 56.32% than Radford University (74.32%).
- CSU has higher SAT scores of 1,060 than Radford University (1,050).
- Radford University is larger with 7,718 students than CSU (3,418 students).
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| #35 in Virginia | Rankings | #21 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Radford, VA | Location | Charleston, SC |
| Known as | CSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | 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 | ||
| $12,286 Virginia residents $25,185 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $31,030 |
| $13,342 Virginia residents $22,835 out-of-state | Graduate | $19,244 |
| $8,896 | Financial Aid | $21,261 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | |
| 74.32% | Acceptance Rate | 56.32% |
| 17.01% | Yield | 27.12% |
| 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,718 | Total Students | 3,418 |
| 6,008 | Undergraduate | 2,836 |
| 1,710 | Graduate | 582 |
| 1,436 | Online Enrollment | 563 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 40% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $48,000 | 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,226) $5,758 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,666 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 507 Full-time 249 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 224 Full-time 103 Part-time |
| 1,323 Full-time 381 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 405 Full-time 180 Part-time |
| $80,266 for Faculties $57,222 Part-time | Average Salary | $54,897 for Faculties $45,098 Part-time |