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College of Charleston vs University of South Carolina-Columbia

Charleston, SC · Columbia, SC · Source: IPEDS federal database

College of CharlestonUniversity of South Carolina-Columbia
Acceptance Rate60.0%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 Rate66.0%79.0%
Total Enrollment11,92638,532
Student-Faculty Ratio1619

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

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, College of Charleston or University of South Carolina-Columbia?

College of Charleston. It accepts 60.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is College of Charleston or University of South Carolina-Columbia more affordable?

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

Which has a better graduation rate?

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.