TCL vs. Fortis College-Columbia
Both Technical College of the Lowcountry and Fortis College-Columbia are 2-4 years schools located in South Carolina. The following statements compare Technical College of the Lowcountry and Fortis College-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Fortis College-Columbia's tuition ($14,576) is more expensive than TCL ($11,044).
- TCL's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Fortis College-Columbia (23 to 1).
- TCL (2,349 students) is larger than Fortis College-Columbia (513 students) with more enrolled students.
- Fortis College-Columbia ($6,009) has higher amount of financial aid than TCL ($3,641).
- Fortis College-Columbia's graduation rate (36%) is higher than TCL (12%).

Technical College of the Lowcountry
Public, 2-4 years • Beaufort, SC Best Community Colleges in SC, #SC in South Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$6,100 In-State
$11,044 out-of-state
$11,044 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,641
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
2,349 (All undergraduate)
1,051 Online Students
Graduation Rate
12% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
60% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
59 Faculties (full-time)
157 Staffs (full-time)
$47,216 Faculty Salary
$52,161 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$14,576
Financial Aid
$6,009
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
513 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
58% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
10 Faculties (full-time)
29 Staffs (full-time)
$48,333 Faculty Salary
$57,446 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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