Columbia International vs. South Carolina
Both Columbia International University and University of South Carolina-Columbia are 4 years schools located in South Carolina. The following statements compare Columbia International University and University of South Carolina-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- South Carolina's tuition ($36,298) is more expensive than Columbia International ($27,900).
- South Carolina's acceptance rate (60.15%) is lower than Columbia International (94.47%).
- Columbia International has higher yield (35.11%) than South Carolina (22.94%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,270.
- Columbia International's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than South Carolina (19 to 1).
- South Carolina (38,532 students) is larger than Columbia International (2,914 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia International ($17,570) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($7,193).
- South Carolina's graduation rate (79%) is higher than Columbia International (47%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$27,900
Financial Aid
$17,570
Test Scores
Admission
94.47% Acceptance Rate
35.11% Yield
Enrollment
965 Undergraduate
1,949 Graduate
1,928 Online Students
Graduation Rate
47% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
53% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
54 Faculties (full-time)
236 Staffs (full-time)
$57,686 Faculty Salary
$52,113 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Public, 4 years • Columbia, SC #203 National Universities, #2 in South Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,688 In-State
$36,298 out-of-state
$36,298 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,193
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
60.15% Acceptance Rate
22.94% Yield
Enrollment
30,187 Undergraduate
8,345 Graduate
3,519 Online Students
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
92% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,753 Faculties (full-time)
5,742 Staffs (full-time)
$111,918 Faculty Salary
$77,605 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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