Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in South Carolina. By school type, there are 4 public and 6 private schools in best schools in South Carolina. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemson University | Clemson, SC | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | Columbia, SC | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Furman University | Greenville, SC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Wofford College | Spartanburg, SC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 5 | Columbia International University | Columbia, SC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | North Greenville University | Tigerville, SC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 7 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Anderson University | Anderson, SC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 9 | College of Charleston | Charleston, SC | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | Converse College | Spartanburg, SC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in South Carolina is $23,034 for State residents and $33,858 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 65.90% and graduation rate is 68.90%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemson University | $15,558 / $38,550 | 62% | 85% | 16:1 | 26,406 |
| 2 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 / $33,928 | 68% | 78% | 17:1 | 35,470 |
| 3 | Furman University | $52,092 | 65% | 81% | 10:1 | 2,567 |
| 4 | Wofford College | $47,650 | 53% | 80% | 11:1 | 1,764 |
| 5 | Columbia International University | $24,650 | 51% | 68% | 15:1 | 2,098 |
| 6 | North Greenville University | $22,050 | 65% | 51% | 14:1 | 2,280 |
| 7 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,620 / $35,876 | 80% | 71% | 12:1 | 3,740 |
| 8 | Anderson University | $29,980 | 59% | 57% | 15:1 | 3,848 |
| 9 | College of Charleston | $12,978 / $33,308 | 74% | 66% | 15:1 | 10,384 |
| 10 | Converse College | $20,500 | 82% | 52% | 12:1 | 1,377 |
| Average | $23,034 / $33,858 | 65.90% | 68.90% | 13.70:1 | 8,993 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in South Carolinaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.