Columbia International vs. South Carolina State
Both Columbia International University and South Carolina State University are 4 years schools located in South Carolina. The following statements compare Columbia International University and South Carolina State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Columbia International's tuition ($27,900) is more expensive than South Carolina State ($21,750).
- South Carolina State's acceptance rate (81.73%) is lower than Columbia International (97.58%).
- Columbia International has higher yield (31.96%) than South Carolina State (13.43%).
- Columbia International's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than South Carolina State (19 to 1).
- South Carolina State (3,041 students) is larger than Columbia International (2,631 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia International ($15,361) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina State ($11,700).
- Columbia International's graduation rate (66%) is higher than South Carolina State (29%).

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
$15,361
Test Scores
Admission
97.58% Acceptance Rate
31.96% Yield
Enrollment
916 Undergraduate
1,715 Graduate
1,809 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
66% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
54 Faculties (full-time)
236 Staffs (full-time)
$45,268 Faculty Salary
$47,928 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-400 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,060 In-State
$21,750 out-of-state
$21,750 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,700
Test Scores
Admission
81.73% Acceptance Rate
13.43% Yield
Enrollment
2,762 Undergraduate
279 Graduate
171 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
59% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
125 Faculties (full-time)
538 Staffs (full-time)
$66,570 Faculty Salary
$52,441 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,400 annual charge
-1,460 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$3,290 annual charge
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