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CofC Liberty University PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD| Charleston Southern University | Columbia International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 2,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $25,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $25,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $19,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $18,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
CSU | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 506 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 244 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 48.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 73.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
CSU | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Columbia International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,481 students)
CSU vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Columbia International University?
- Charleston Southern University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Columbia International University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at CSU than Columbia International University ($29,490.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Columbia International University ($17,536 vs. $19,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 13.1% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,950 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Columbia International University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 40.3% larger than aid received Columbia International University ($26,417 vs. $18,834)
CSU vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 15 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Columbia International University (23)
- Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
CSU vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Columbia International University? 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 International University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Charleston Southern University (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/