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Overview |
Columbia College | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,572 | 978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,650 | $9,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,650 | $9,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,550 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,920 | $15,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,961 | $9,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,163 | 613 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 507 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 82.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 36.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 995/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $230 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Columbia College | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (1,572 students vs. 978 students)
Columbia College vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Martin Methodist College?
- Columbia College is 122.8% more expensive to attend than Martin Methodist College for in-state tuition ($20,650.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.8% higher at Columbia College than Martin Methodist College ($20,650.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Methodist College than Columbia College ($15,642 vs. $23,920)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 0.6% lower than costs at Martin Methodist College ($8,550 vs. $8,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Methodist College than Columbia College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 43.4% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($13,961 vs. $9,735)
Columbia College vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Martin Methodist College (82.7%)
Columbia College vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Martin Methodist College (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Martin Methodist College earn on average $200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $34,700)
- Martin Methodist College students graduate with a $2,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,315 vs. $25,264)
- Martin Methodist College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($230 vs. $261)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/