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Overview |
Allen University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allenuniversity.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,540 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,540 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,584 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,268 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Allen University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,123 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 1,354 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4%Open | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9%Open | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Allen University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,300 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,119 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $383 | $261 |
Diversity |
Allen University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allen University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Allen University | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (1,514 students vs. 657 students)
Allen University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen University or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 69.5% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at Columbia College than Allen University ($21,250.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Columbia College ($13,774 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 2.2% lower than costs at Allen University ($8,400 vs. $8,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Columbia College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 42.8% larger than aid received Allen University ($16,089 vs. $11,268)
Allen University vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allen University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Allen University .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Allen University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen University or Columbia College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Columbia College and Allen University.
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $24,300)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $11,855 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($25,264 vs. $37,119)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($261 vs. $383)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/