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Overview |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | UofSC | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,721 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #298 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citadel.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,857 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,480 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,846 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,428 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,253 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 2,221 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,812 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $240 |
Diversity |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 3,721 students)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 47.1% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at UofSC than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($33,528.00 vs. $30,857.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than UofSC ($21,846 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 38.9% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($8,480 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 66.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,428 vs. $6,880)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Citadel Military College of South Carolina .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 147 points higher than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than UofSC (64.1%)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is the same as at University of South Carolina Columbia (70% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $6,500 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $51,700)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $562 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,812)
- UofSC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($240 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/