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Overview |
TROY | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 2,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $25,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $25,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $19,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $18,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 95% |
Admission |
TROY | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 506 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 244 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 48.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 73.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
TROY | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
TROY | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 38% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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
- Troy University is larger than than Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 2,481 students)
TROY vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Columbia International University?
- Columbia International University is 175.1% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($25,620.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Columbia International University than Troy University ($25,620.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Columbia International University ($13,187 vs. $19,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 30.9% lower than costs at Columbia International University ($7,599 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia International University than Troy University (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 113.9% larger than aid received Troy University ($18,834 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY 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 TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 1 points higher than at Columbia International University (1045)
- Incoming TROY students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Columbia International University (23)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Columbia International University (3.5)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
TROY vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Troy University (57% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/