Rosemont College vs. Columbia International University

Rosemont College vs. Columbia International University comparison

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Overview	Rosemont College	Columbia International University
Location	Rosemont, PA	Columbia, SC
Setting	Large Suburban	Midsize City
Enrollment	754	2,481
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#705
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	rosemont.edu	ciu.edu
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Costs	Rosemont College	Columbia International University
Tuition (In State)	$19,890	$25,620
Tuition (Out of State)	$19,890	$25,620
Room & Board	$13,130	$9,950
Avg Net Price	$19,741	$19,911
Avg Grant Aid	$15,072	$18,834
% Receiving Grant Aid	99%	95%

Admission	Rosemont College	Columbia International University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	950	506
Admitted	718	244
Acceptance Rate	75.6%	48.2%
Enrolled %	11.1%	73.4%
Avg High School GPA	3.2	3.5
Typical High School Grades	B	B+
Admissions Standards	Very Easy	Easy
Applicant Competition		Low
ACT Range	18/23	16/25
SAT Range	980/1200	990/1195
Submit Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)	Required to be considered for admission
Application Deadline		Aug 1, 2025

Academics	Rosemont College	Columbia International University
Student to Faculty Ratio	13:1	13:1
Popular Majors	Business (36%) Communication (11%) Psychology (10%) Biology (9%) Social Sciences (8%)	Theology and Religious Vvocations (69%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (11%) Psychology (7%) General Studies (6%) Communication (3%)
Outcomes	Rosemont College	Columbia International University
Graduation Rate	58%	57%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$47,600	$33,400
Making Student Loan Payments	49%	63%
Median Student Loan Debt	$27,000	$21,500
Median Loan Payment	$279	$222

Diversity	Rosemont College	Columbia International University
% Men	38%	46%
% Women	62%	54%
Racial Diversity	Very High	Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	38%	72%
% Black	41%	10%
% Hispanic	7%	4%
% Native American	0%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	4%	2%
% International	2%	4%
% Unknown Race	3%	6%

Students	Rosemont College	Columbia International University
% In-State	60%	59%
% Out-of-State	36%	38%
Campus	Rosemont College	Columbia International University
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 International University is larger than than Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (2,481 students vs. 754 students)

Rosemont College vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Rosemont College or Columbia International University?

• Columbia International University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Rosemont College for in-state tuition ($25,620.00 vs. $19,890.00)
• Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Columbia International University than Rosemont College ($25,620.00 vs. $19,890.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rosemont College than Columbia International University ($19,741 vs. $19,911)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 32% lower than costs at Rosemont College ($9,950 vs. $13,130)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Rosemont College than Columbia International University (99% vs. 95%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 25% larger than aid received Rosemont College ($18,834 vs. $15,072)

Rosemont College vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Rosemont College or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or Rosemont College .

• The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 161 points higher than at Rosemont College (884)
• Incoming Columbia International University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rosemont College (18)
• Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Rosemont College (3.2)
• Rosemont College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)

Rosemont College vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Rosemont College or Columbia International University? 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 Columbia International University and Rosemont College.

• The graduation rate at Rosemont College is higher than Columbia International University (58% vs. 57%)
• Graduates from Rosemont College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $33,400)
• Columbia International University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rosemont College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
• Columbia International University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Rosemont College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
• More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rosemont College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/