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Overview |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,727 | 1,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #328 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citadel.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $20,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $20,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,146 | $8,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,041 | $23,920 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,095 | $13,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,883 | 2,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,828 | 2,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1250 | 850/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,812 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $261 |
Diversity |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (3,727 students vs. 1,572 students)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 147.1% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($20,650.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Columbia College ($32,400.00 vs. $20,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Columbia College ($21,041 vs. $23,920)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 7% lower than costs at Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($8,550 vs. $9,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 8.1% larger than aid received Columbia College ($15,095 vs. $13,961)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Citadel Military College of South Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 102 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Columbia College (3.56)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Columbia College (95.8%)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citadel Military College of South Carolina 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Columbia College (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $23,500 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $34,700)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina students graduate with a $1,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,812 vs. $25,264)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($246 vs. $261)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/