- South University-Columbia is a private school while Charleston Southern University (CSU) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- CSU has more expensive tuition of $31,030 than South University-Columbia ($18,238).
- CSU is larger with 3,418 students than South University-Columbia (510 students).
| South University-Columbia View More Rivals | Charleston Southern University View More Rivals | |
| #17 in South Carolina | Rankings | #21 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Charleston, SC |
| Known as | CSU | |
| 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 | ||
| $18,238 | Undergraduate | $31,030 |
| $16,536 | Graduate | $19,244 |
| $5,514 | Financial Aid | $21,261 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.32% | |
| Yield | 27.12% | |
| Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 510 | Total Students | 3,418 |
| 420 | Undergraduate | 2,836 |
| 90 | Graduate | 582 |
| 194 | Online Enrollment | 563 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 7% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | 40% |
| 46% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $40,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370) | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 19 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 224 Full-time 103 Part-time |
| 69 Full-time 95 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 405 Full-time 180 Part-time |
| $56,184 for Faculties $76,290 Part-time | Average Salary | $54,897 for Faculties $45,098 Part-time |