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Overview |
UCCS | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,213 | 3,727 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #654 | #328 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,012 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,792 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,278 | $9,146 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,816 | $21,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,698 | $15,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 84% |
Admission |
UCCS | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,103 | 2,883 | ||
| Admitted | 12,653 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1080/1250 | ||
| 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 |
UCCS | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $246 |
Diversity |
UCCS | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCCS | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (11,213 students vs. 3,727 students)
UCCS vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 4.3% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $8,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($32,400.00 vs. $18,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($16,816 vs. $21,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 34.2% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($9,146 vs. $12,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (84% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 125.4% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($15,095 vs. $6,698)
UCCS vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 15 points higher than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than UCCS (96.6%)
UCCS vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and UCCS.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (70% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $11,800 more per year than UCCS graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $46,400)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $2,813 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($20,999 vs. $23,812)
- UCCS graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($217 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCCS students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/