Institutional Characteristics
Next 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.
Compare Selected Schools
| 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 | 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 $23,030 for State residents and $33,242 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 65.90% and graduation rate is 69.70%. Next table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Compare Selected Schools
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemson University | $15,558 / $38,550 | 51% | 83% | 16:1 | 24,951 | |
| 2 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,688 / $33,928 | 69% | 77% | 17:1 | 34,795 | |
| 3 | Furman | $50,844 | 57% | 80% | 10:1 | 2,947 | |
| 4 | Wofford College | $45,710 | 60% | 81% | 11:1 | 1,666 | |
| 5 | Columbia International University | $24,000 | 48% | 64% | 15:1 | 1,048 | |
| 6 | North Greenville University | $21,120 | 63% | 54% | 14:1 | 2,578 | |
| 7 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,620 / $35,876 | 75% | 72% | 12:1 | 3,763 | |
| 8 | Anderson University | $29,230 | 69% | 59% | 15:1 | 3,429 | |
| 9 | College of Charleston | $12,939 / $33,269 | 78% | 71% | 15:1 | 10,783 | |
| 10 | Converse College | $19,890 | 89% | 56% | 12:1 | 1,380 | |
| Average | $23,030 / $33,242 | 65.90% | 69.70% | 13.70:1 | 8,734 | ||
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