| B CU vs. South Carolina State |
#222 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #37 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #61 in Federal Region IV Universities #18 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,794 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,060 South Carolina Residents $21,750 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$14,100 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,460 South Carolina Residents $22,570 Out-of-State |
| More$14,056 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,700 |
| Admission | ||
| 880 SAT- | Test Scores | - |
| Easier88.24% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter82.62% |
| Lower10.43% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable11.45% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,853 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,242 |
| Smaller2,738 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,950 |
| Smaller115 | Graduate Student Population | Larger292 |
| Smaller83 | Online Student Population | Larger182 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower31% | Graduate Rate | Higher37% |
| Higher38% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower27% |
| Higher62% | Retention Rate | Lower56% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,300) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,020) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,290) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 194 | Number of faculty | 210 |
| Lower$64,426 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$73,679 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.