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Overview |
CofC | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
CofC | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $246 |
Diversity |
CofC | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
CofC | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 46% | ||
Campus |
CofC | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 3,721 students)
CofC vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- College of Charleston is 49.8% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at CofC than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($35,338.00 vs. $30,857.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($21,120 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 53.1% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($8,480 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston 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 20.3% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($11,428 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 68 points higher than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (3.8)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than CofC (75.7%)
CofC vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and CofC.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than College of Charleston (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $12,000 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $2,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,812)
- CofC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($222 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/