- Both Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) and Charleston Southern University (CSU) are private.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- CSU has more expensive tuition of $31,030 than SWU ($27,870).
- SWU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.57% than CSU (56.32%).
- SWU has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than CSU (1,060).
- CSU is larger with 3,418 students than SWU (1,175 students).
| Southern Wesleyan University View More Rivals | Charleston Southern University View More Rivals | |
| #1 in South Carolina | Rankings | #21 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Central, SC | Location | Charleston, SC |
SWU| Known as | CSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $27,870 | Undergraduate | $31,030 |
| $13,746 | Graduate | $19,244 |
| $16,827 | Financial Aid | $21,261 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 52.57% | Acceptance Rate | 56.32% |
| 38.32% | Yield | 27.12% |
| 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,175 | Total Students | 3,418 |
| 896 | Undergraduate | 2,836 |
| 279 | Graduate | 582 |
| 535 | Online Enrollment | 563 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 40% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $46,200 | 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: 570) $4,234 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,168 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 55 Full-time 55 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 224 Full-time 103 Part-time |
| 192 Full-time 77 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 405 Full-time 180 Part-time |
| $45,972 for Faculties $41,570 Part-time | Average Salary | $54,897 for Faculties $45,098 Part-time |