| PC vs. Columbia International |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#189 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #17 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #32 in Federal Region IV Universities #5 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$44,910 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$27,900 |
| expensive$58,290 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,640 |
| More$36,849 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$15,361 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,100 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter68.37% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.47% |
| Lower11.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable35.11% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,095 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,914 |
| Smaller853 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger965 |
| Smaller242 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,949 |
| - | Online Student Population | 1,928 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| Higher41% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower3% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower53% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 984) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 127 | Number of faculty | 205 |
| Higher$74,162 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$57,686 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.