Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon USC Beaufort Furman Winthrop University Citadel Military College of South Carolina Auburn ASU UNCW| College of Charleston | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CofC | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,729 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | usca.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CofC | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $10,398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,398 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,032 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,806 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,811 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
CofC | USC Aiken | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,683 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 19,212 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | USC Aiken | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CofC | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
CofC | USC Aiken | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
CofC | USC Aiken | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 38% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CofC | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 3,855 students)
CofC vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or USC Aiken?
- College of Charleston is 20.4% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.5% higher at CofC than University of South Carolina Aiken ($36,398.00 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 CofC ($11,697 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 60.6% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($8,736 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than College of Charleston (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 1.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($9,811 vs. $9,701)
CofC vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 165 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming CofC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than CofC (72%)
CofC vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (63% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $6,600 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,600)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/