Columbia Southern vs. Carolina
The following statements compare Columbia Southern University and Carolina University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Carolina's tuition ($17,575) is more expensive than Columbia Southern ($6,224).
- Carolina's acceptance rate (39.54%) is lower than Carolina (39.54%).
- Carolina has higher yield (26.46%) than Carolina (26.46%).
- Carolina's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Columbia Southern (37 to 1).
- Columbia Southern (17,763 students) is larger than Carolina (880 students) with more enrolled students.
- Carolina ($12,235) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia Southern ($4,295).
- Columbia Southern's graduation rate (33%) is higher than Carolina (22%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$6,224
Financial Aid
$4,295
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
12,213 Undergraduate
5,550 Graduate
17,763 Online Students (All Students Enrolled Online)
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
37 to 1 Students to Faculty
230 Faculties (full-time)
606 Staffs (full-time)
$40,361 Faculty Salary
$59,646 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$17,575
Financial Aid
$12,235
Test Scores
Admission
39.54% Acceptance Rate
26.46% Yield
Enrollment
460 Undergraduate
420 Graduate
418 Online Students
Graduation Rate
22% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
56% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
29 Faculties (full-time)
74 Staffs (full-time)
$48,662 Faculty Salary
$53,027 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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