Charleston Southern vs Bob Jones University

Charleston Southern University and Bob Jones University, both located in South Carolina, offer distinct educational experiences. Charleston Southern, a private Christian university, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Bob Jones' selective admissions (38%). Charleston Southern's student body is more diverse, with a larger population of female students and a higher percentage of international students. Bob Jones, on the other hand, has a higher graduation rate (68%) and a stronger focus on traditional Christian values. While both universities offer a range of undergraduate programs, Charleston Southern excels in business and nursing, while Bob Jones is known for its strong Bible and music programs. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which university aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Bob Jones University	Charleston Southern University
Overview
Location	Greenville, South Carolina	Charleston, South Carolina
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	83.0%	68.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Evangelical	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	86.2%	57.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	960 - 1185	990 - 1200
ACT range	20 - 27	18 - 23
Students submitting SAT score	18.0%	50.0%
Students submitting ACT score	92.0%	39.0%
Total number of applicants	1,062	3,940
Total number of admissions given out	915	2,254
Admitted students who chose to enroll	595	690
Yield rate	65.0%	30.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$37,850	$42,500
Average net price	$19,049	$18,182
Tuition	$19,100	$28,630
Room & board	$8,580	$11,032
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $12,733	99.0% Average amount $22,425
Students receiving federal student loan	23.0% Average amount $5,130	56.0% Average amount $5,238
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $15,498	12.0% Average amount $10,921

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,705 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%	2,725 Men 35.6% Women 64.4%
Graduate students	450 Men 53.3% Women 46.7%	616 Men 36.7% Women 63.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	65.7%	23.5%
International students	6.7%	2.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	3,998	1,424
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	South Carolina Florida North Carolina Pennsylvania Michigan	South Carolina North Carolina Georgia Florida Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Theology Business	Business Health Professions Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	65.0%	49.3%
Dropout rate	12.7%	49.7%
Transferred out	22.3%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,207 Year 2: $60,240 Year 3: $60,010 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,375 Year 2: $46,589 Year 3: $50,272 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,814 Year 2: $34,908 Year 3: $40,832 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $32,124 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,700 Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: $29,484 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,289 Year 2: $29,995 Year 3: $28,837 Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,784 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,059 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $74,078 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $80,916 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,709 Year 2: $59,425 Year 3: $64,433 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,982 Year 2: $56,867 Year 3: $57,626 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,309 Year 2: $46,589 Year 3: $54,442 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,112 Year 2: $48,198 Year 3: $53,093 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,775 Year 2: $36,674 Year 3: $48,261 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $45,715 Year 3: $47,106 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,190 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $38,459 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,781 Year 2: $32,284 Year 3: $34,518 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,345 Year 2: $32,391 Year 3: $31,620

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