- Both Anderson University and Columbia International University are private.
- Anderson University is located in Anderson, IN and Columbia International University is located in Columbia, SC.
- Anderson University has more expensive tuition of $35,640 than Columbia International University ($27,900).
- Columbia International University has tighter acceptance rate of 28.25% than Anderson University (65.25%).
- Columbia International University has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Anderson University (1,090).
- Columbia International University is larger with 2,481 students than Anderson University (1,290 students).
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| #26 in Indiana | Rankings | #9 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Anderson, IN | Location | Columbia, SC |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,640 | Undergraduate | $27,900 |
| $10,204 | Graduate | $11,640 |
| $23,453 | Financial Aid | $16,751 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | |
| 65.25% | Acceptance Rate | 28.25% |
| 23.78% | Yield | 53.33% |
| 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,290 | Total Students | 2,481 |
| 1,129 | Undergraduate | 1,001 |
| 161 | Graduate | 1,480 |
| 118 | Online Enrollment | 1,592 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $41,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $31,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 977) $6,620 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 104 Full-time 72 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 48 Full-time 147 Part-time |
| 283 Full-time 93 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 246 Full-time 165 Part-time |
| $56,658 for Faculties $46,152 Part-time | Average Salary | $45,268 for Faculties $47,928 Part-time |