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Overview |
ASU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 76% |
Admission |
ASU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $246 |
Diversity |
ASU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ASU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 46% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 3,721 students)
ASU vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 97% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Appalachian State University ($30,857.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($13,084 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 36.6% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($8,480 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Appalachian State University (76% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 53.5% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($11,428 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 84 points higher than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073)
- Incoming ASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (3.8)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than ASU (83.1%)
ASU vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and ASU.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Appalachian State University (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $16,600 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $3,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,812)
- ASU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($211 vs. $246)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citadel Military College of South Carolina students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/