- Both Columbia College and Anderson University are private.
- Columbia College is located in Columbia, SC and Anderson University is located in Anderson, IN.
- Anderson University has more expensive tuition of $35,640 than Columbia College ($21,450).
- Anderson University has tighter acceptance rate of 65.25% than Columbia College (86.82%).
- Anderson University has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Columbia College (1,030).
- Columbia College is larger with 1,514 students than Anderson University (1,290 students).
| Columbia College View More Rivals | Anderson University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in South Carolina | Rankings | #26 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Anderson, IN |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,450 | Undergraduate | $35,640 |
| $15,216 | Graduate | $10,204 |
| $11,239 | Financial Aid | $23,453 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 86.82% | Acceptance Rate | 65.25% |
| 20.94% | Yield | 23.78% |
| 1,030 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,514 | Total Students | 1,290 |
| 1,173 | Undergraduate | 1,129 |
| 341 | Graduate | 161 |
| 796 | Online Enrollment | 118 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $36,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,300 |
| 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 Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 618) $4,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 977) $6,620 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,250 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 47 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 104 Full-time 72 Part-time |
| 134 Full-time 128 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 283 Full-time 93 Part-time |
| $52,650 for Faculties $50,439 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,658 for Faculties $46,152 Part-time |