Charleston, SC · Columbia, SC · Source: IPEDS federal database
| College of Charleston | University of South Carolina-Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 60.0% | 60.2% |
| In-State Tuition | $12,978 | $12,688 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $38,296 | $35,972 |
| Average Net Price | $21,004 | $24,488 |
| Graduation Rate | 66.0% | 79.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 11,926 | 38,532 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 16 | 19 |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. College of Charleston accepts 60.0% of applicants; University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60.2%. Tuition is close: $12,978 at College of Charleston, $12,688 at University of South Carolina-Columbia. College of Charleston graduates 66% of students in 6 years. University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates 79%.
Bottom Line
After aid, the average student pays $21,004/year at College of Charleston and $24,488/year at University of South Carolina-Columbia. College of Charleston is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
College of Charleston. It accepts 60.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
College of Charleston, on average. After aid, students pay $21,004/year versus $24,488/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
University of South Carolina-Columbia: 79% of students finish in 6 years. College of Charleston is at 66%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.