For the academic year 2023-2024, SWU's tuition & fees is $27,870 for first-year students. Compared to similar schools, its SWU's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $31,080.
The average tuition of similar schools to SWU is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $25,111 in 2024.
Furman University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $58,312 and Claflin University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,046 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to SWU is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between SWU and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Anderson UniversityAnderson, SC | $33,580 | $1,100 | $600 | $12,290 | $12,290 | ||
| Charleston Southern UniversityCharleston, SC | $31,030 | $495 | - | $11,590 | $8,930 | ||
| Benedict CollegeColumbia, SC | $18,000 | $635 | $1,600 | $7,000 | $7,000 | ||
| Bob Jones UniversityGreenville, SC | $21,896 | $920 | $1,300 | $9,900 | $13,250 | ||
| Southern Wesleyan UniversityCentral, SC | $27,870 | $1,060 | $1,060 | $10,654 | $9,183 | ||
| Claflin UniversityOrangeburg, SC | $17,046 | $687 | $1,900 | $9,480 | $11,500 | ||
| Columbia International UniversityColumbia, SC | $27,900 | $1,115 | $200 | $11,950 | $9,020 | ||
| Furman UniversityGreenville, SC | $58,312 | $1,809 | $1,000 | $15,868 | $15,868 | ||
| Limestone UniversityGaffney, SC | $27,500 | $1,050 | $1,240 | $10,079 | $11,228 | ||
| North Greenville UniversityTigerville, SC | $24,650 | $735 | $2,240 | $11,470 | $11,100 | ||
| Wofford CollegeSpartanburg, SC | $54,100 | $2,140 | $1,200 | $15,015 | $7,677 | ||
| Average | - | $31,080 | - | $1,068 | $1,234 | $11,391 | $10,641 |