| Columbia International vs. AU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#32 in Federal Region IV Universities #5 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #24 in Federal Region IV Universities #8 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$27,900 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$33,580 |
| cheaper$11,640 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,483 |
| Less$16,751 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$22,544 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,090 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier48.22% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter45.39% |
| Favorable73.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower34.86% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller2,481 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,121 |
| Smaller1,001 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,237 |
| Larger1,480 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller884 |
| Larger1,592 | Online Student Population | Smaller872 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower60% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower66% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,886) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,330) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 195 | Number of faculties | 556 |
| Lower$45,472 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$65,742 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.