- Both Columbia College and Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CMU CGES) are private.
- Columbia College is located in Columbia, SC and CMU CGES is located in Fayette, MO.
- Columbia College has more expensive tuition of $21,450 than CMU CGES ($6,960).
- CMU CGES has tighter acceptance rate of 45.45% than Columbia College (86.82%).
- CMU CGES is larger with 3,145 students than Columbia College (1,514 students).
| Columbia College View More Rivals | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies View More Rivals | |
| #19 in South Carolina | Rankings | #28 in Missouri |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Fayette, MO |
| Known as | CMU CGES | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,450 | Undergraduate | $6,960 |
| $15,216 | Graduate | $6,390 |
| $11,239 | Financial Aid | $4,117 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 86.82% | Acceptance Rate | 45.45% |
| 20.94% | Yield | 60.00% |
| 1,030 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,514 | Total Students | 3,145 |
| 1,173 | Undergraduate | 2,808 |
| 341 | Graduate | 337 |
| 796 | Online Enrollment | 1,484 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 33% |
| $36,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,500 |
| 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 | Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 618) $4,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | Not offered or not Reported |
| ✔ (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 | 19 to 1 |
| 47 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 14 Full-time 136 Part-time |
| 134 Full-time 128 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 54 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| $52,650 for Faculties $50,439 Part-time | Average Salary | $51,245 for Faculties $42,812 Part-time |