Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $27,870
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $27,870
- Average Net Price
- $19,968
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 29.0%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $10,654
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $9,183
- Books & Supplies
- $1,060
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $39,584
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $276/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 47.6%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 45.8%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 29.0%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $15,936 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $17,234 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $20,474 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $19,436 |
| $110,001+ | $24,758 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay around $20,000 annually at Southern Wesleyan, despite the $27,870 sticker price. Low-income families with under $30,000 in earnings pay just $15,936 net price, while wealthy families earning over $110,000 pay $24,758. The four-year total ranges from $63,744 to $99,032 depending on family income. About 21% of students receive institutional grants averaging $19,636.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $26,000, translating to $276 monthly payments. That burden feels manageable against median earnings of $47,756 ten years out, though only 48% successfully repay their loans on time. The employment rate hits 96.2%, suggesting strong job placement despite modest starting salaries around $39,000. Families earning between $30,000-$48,000 get the sweetest deal here, paying just $17,234 annually for this Wesleyan-affiliated education in South Carolina's suburbs.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $26,000, translating to $276 monthly payments. That burden feels manageable against median earnings of $47,756 ten years out, though only 48% successfully repay their loans on time. The employment rate hits 96.2%, suggesting strong job placement despite modest starting salaries around $39,000. Families earning between $30,000-$48,000 get the sweetest deal here, paying just $17,234 annually for this Wesleyan-affiliated education in South Carolina's suburbs.
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