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Overview |
CofC | Trident Technical College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,729 | 14,025 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | tridenttech.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Trident Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $4,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,398 | $8,571 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,032 | $9,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,806 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,811 | $12,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 91% |
Admission |
CofC | Trident Technical College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,683 | - | ||
| Admitted | 19,212 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CofC | Trident Technical College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Trident Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,772 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $163 |
Diversity |
CofC | Trident Technical College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
CofC | Trident Technical College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CofC | Trident Technical College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trident Technical College is larger than than CofC based on total student enrollment (14,025 students vs. 11,729 students)
CofC vs. Trident Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Trident Technical College?
- College of Charleston is 149.2% more expensive to attend than Trident Technical College for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $5,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 324.7% higher at CofC than Trident Technical College ($36,398.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trident Technical College are 46.2% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($9,600 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trident Technical College than College of Charleston (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trident Technical College students is 23.3% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($12,096 vs. $9,811)
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Trident Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trident Technical College or CofC .
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Trident Technical College (3.5)
CofC vs. Trident Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC or Trident Technical 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 Trident Technical College and CofC.
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $12,300 more per year than Trident Technical College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $33,900)
- Trident Technical College students graduate with a $5,728 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($15,772 vs. $21,500)
- Trident Technical College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($163 vs. $222)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trident Technical College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/