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Overview |
Columbia College | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,514 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,250 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,250 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,779 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,089 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,176 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 2,135 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 930/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Columbia College | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 85% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Maryville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (1,514 students vs. 1,069 students)
Columbia College vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 73.6% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Maryville College than Columbia College ($36,880.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Maryville College ($18,779 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 50.2% lower than costs at Maryville College ($8,400 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Columbia College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 91.3% larger than aid received Columbia College ($30,782 vs. $16,089)
Columbia College vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 81 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Columbia College (3.56)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Columbia College vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Maryville 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 Maryville College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Columbia College (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/