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Overview |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | SVU | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,721 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #298 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citadel.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,857 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,480 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,846 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,428 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,253 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,221 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,812 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $244 |
Diversity |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (3,721 students vs. 1,053 students)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 125.7% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Southern Virginia University ($30,857.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than SVU ($21,846 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 7.9% lower than costs at Southern Virginia University ($8,480 vs. $9,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 39.6% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($11,428 vs. $8,188)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 32 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (98.6%)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or SVU? 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 SVU and Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Southern Virginia University (70% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $17,600 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $158 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($23,654 vs. $23,812)
- SVU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($244 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/