- Both Allen University and Columbia International University are private.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- Columbia International University has more expensive tuition of $27,900 than Allen University ($14,304).
- Columbia International University has tighter acceptance rate of 28.25% than Allen University (53.27%).
- Columbia International University is larger with 2,481 students than Allen University (657 students).
| Allen University View More Rivals | Columbia International University View More Rivals | |
| #235 in Liberal Arts Colleges #23 in South Carolina | Rankings | #9 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Columbia, SC |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,304 | Undergraduate | $27,900 |
| $9,800 | Graduate | $11,640 |
| $10,681 | Financial Aid | $16,751 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 53.27% | Acceptance Rate | 28.25% |
| 65.67% | Yield | 53.33% |
| Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 657 | Total Students | 2,481 |
| 603 | Undergraduate | 1,001 |
| 54 | Graduate | 1,480 |
| 61 | Online Enrollment | 1,592 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 8% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% | |
| 58% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $26,400 | 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 |
| ROTC Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 884) $2,888 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,696 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 41 Full-time 24 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 48 Full-time 147 Part-time |
| 113 Full-time 40 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 246 Full-time 165 Part-time |
| $40,028 for Faculties $44,691 Part-time | Average Salary | $45,268 for Faculties $47,928 Part-time |