Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | Charleston, SC | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Francis Marion University | Florence, SC | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | Bluffton, SC | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | Columbia, SC | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway, SC | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | Spartanburg, SC | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | $12,978 / $36,858 | 75.69% | 64% | 16:1 | 10,885 |
| Francis Marion University | $11,160 / $21,544 | 82.91% | 39% | 13:1 | 4,045 |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $10,730 / $21,776 | 80.03% | 38% | 14:1 | 2,124 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 / $34,934 | 64.05% | 78% | 18:1 | 35,653 |
| Coastal Carolina University | $11,640 / $29,628 | 78.63% | 47% | 16:1 | 10,337 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $11,583 / $22,545 | 78.58% | 43% | 15:1 | 4,913 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |