- Both Columbia College and North Greenville University are private.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- North Greenville University has more expensive tuition of $24,650 than Columbia College ($21,450).
- North Greenville University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.85% than Columbia College (86.82%).
- North Greenville University is larger with 2,125 students than Columbia College (1,514 students).
| Columbia College View More Rivals | North Greenville University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in South Carolina | Rankings | #3 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Tigerville, SC |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 | $24,650 |
| $15,216 | Graduate | $11,474 |
| $11,239 | Financial Aid | $24,665 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| 86.82% | Acceptance Rate | 60.85% |
| 20.94% | Yield | 52.27% |
| 1,030 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,514 | Total Students | 2,125 |
| 1,173 | Undergraduate | 1,839 |
| 341 | Graduate | 286 |
| 796 | Online Enrollment | 347 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $36,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $36,200 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 618) $4,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) $5,200 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,250 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,800 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 47 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 154 Full-time 48 Part-time |
| 134 Full-time 128 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 427 Full-time 60 Part-time |
| $52,650 for Faculties $50,439 Part-time | Average Salary | $53,451 for Faculties $45,330 Part-time |