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Overview |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,721 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #298 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citadel.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,857 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,480 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,846 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,428 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,253 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 2,221 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,812 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $268 |
Diversity |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 3,721 students)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than University of South Carolina Aiken ($30,857.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($11,872 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 1.2% lower than costs at Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($8,376 vs. $8,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 15.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($11,428 vs. $9,891)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Citadel Military College of South Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 97 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (70% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $18,600 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $39,600)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina students graduate with a $2,188 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($23,812 vs. $26,000)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($246 vs. $268)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/