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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD Austin Peay State University| Charleston Southern University | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 850/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
CSU | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,514 students)
CSU vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Columbia College?
- Charleston Southern University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at CSU than Columbia College ($29,490.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Columbia College ($17,536 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 33.9% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($8,400 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Columbia College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 64.2% larger than aid received Columbia College ($26,417 vs. $16,089)
CSU vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 59 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than CSU (86.8%)
CSU vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Charleston Southern University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,736 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/