| Biola vs. South Carolina |
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|---|---|---|
#119 in National Universities #30 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #116 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$46,704 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,688 South Carolina Residents $34,934 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,420 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,774 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State |
| More$23,947 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,907 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,250 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter56.63% | Acceptance Rate | Easier64.05% |
| Favorable29.52% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.33% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,387 | Total Enrollment | Larger35,653 |
| Smaller3,499 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger27,343 |
| Smaller1,888 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,310 |
| Smaller935 | Online Student Population | Larger3,171 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher78% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,750) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 385 | Number of faculties | 2,324 |
| Lower$88,769 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,780 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.