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 |
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1 | Clemson University | Clemson, SC | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
2 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | Columbia, SC | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
3 | Furman University | Greenville, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
4 | Wofford College | Spartanburg, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
5 | Columbia International University | Columbia, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
6 | North Greenville University | Tigerville, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
7 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
8 | Anderson University | Anderson, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
9 | College of Charleston | Charleston, SC | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
10 | Converse University | Spartanburg, SC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in South Carolina is $23,029 for State residents and $34,429 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 64.47% and graduation rate is 70.50%. 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 |
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1 | Clemson University | $15,558 / $38,550 | 49.22% | 85% | 16:1 | 26,406 |
2 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 / $33,928 | 61.56% | 78% | 18:1 | 35,470 |
3 | Furman University | $53,372 | 71.35% | 82% | 9:1 | 2,567 |
4 | Wofford College | $49,550 | 52.45% | 80% | 12:1 | 1,764 |
5 | Columbia International University | $25,590 | 45.63% | 62% | 15:1 | 2,098 |
6 | North Greenville University | $22,470 | 69.74% | 57% | 14:1 | 2,280 |
7 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 / $35,826 | 86.40% | 73% | 12:1 | 3,740 |
8 | Anderson University | $30,720 | 50.29% | 64% | 16:1 | 3,848 |
9 | College of Charleston | $12,978 / $34,438 | 76.11% | 67% | 15:1 | 10,384 |
10 | Converse University | $19,850 | 81.98% | 57% | 11:1 | 1,377 |
Average | $23,029 / $34,429 | 64.47% | 70.50% | 13.80:1 | 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.