Charleston Southern University and University of South Carolina-Upstate are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. CSU is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Charleston, SC and SC Upstate is a four-year, public school located in Spartanburg, SC.
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| Charleston Southern University | vs. | University of South Carolina-Upstate |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, South Carolina | Location | Spartanburg, South Carolina |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| $32,520 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$11,588
Out-Of-State$23,090 |
| 86% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 73% |
| $21,860 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $8,921 |
| 96.46 % | Acceptance Rates | 67.26 % |
| 17.69 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 24.04 % |
| 1,040 | SAT Score | 1,080 |
| 21 | ACT Score | 23 |
| 47 % | Graduation Rate | 43 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 35 % |
| 63 % | Retention Rate | 70 % |
| 3,832 | Student Population | 4,916 |
| 220 | Number of Faculties | 207 |
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
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