- Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) is a private school while College of Charleston is a public school.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- College of Charleston has more expensive tuition of $36,858 than SWU ($27,870).
- SWU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.57% than College of Charleston (80.45%).
- College of Charleston has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than SWU (1,090).
- College of Charleston is larger with 10,885 students than SWU (1,175 students).
| Southern Wesleyan University View More Rivals | College of Charleston View More Rivals | |
| #1 in South Carolina | Rankings | #16 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Central, SC | Location | Charleston, SC |
SWU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $27,870 | Undergraduate | $12,978 South Carolina residents $36,858 out-of-state |
| $13,746 | Graduate | $14,230 South Carolina residents $40,498 out-of-state |
| $16,827 | Financial Aid | $8,307 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 52.57% | Acceptance Rate | 80.45% |
| 38.32% | Yield | 19.22% |
| 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,175 | Total Students | 10,885 |
| 896 | Undergraduate | 9,972 |
| 279 | Graduate | 913 |
| 535 | Online Enrollment | 707 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $46,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) $4,234 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $7,986 average annual costs |
| ✔ (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 | 16 to 1 |
| 55 Full-time 55 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 511 Full-time 298 Part-time |
| 192 Full-time 77 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,451 Full-time 407 Part-time |
| $45,972 for Faculties $41,570 Part-time | Average Salary | $82,401 for Faculties $58,747 Part-time |