| Citadel vs. USCA |
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|---|---|---|
| #13 in Federal Region IV Universities #7 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, 4 or more years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, 4 or more years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Master's |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,620 South Carolina Residents $35,876 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,760 South Carolina Residents $21,218 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,890 South Carolina Residents $18,540 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,096 South Carolina Residents $30,122 Out-of-State |
| More$11,878 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,168 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,140 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier75% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter56% |
| Lower32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable36% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| 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 | ||
| Larger3,763 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,699 |
| Smaller2,911 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,344 |
| Larger852 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller355 |
| Smaller381 | Online Student Population | Larger623 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower39% |
| Lower18% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher43% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower64% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,362) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 969) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,700) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 318 | Number of faculties | 293 |
| Higher$77,792 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,248 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.