- Both Columbia College and Saint Louis University are private.
- Columbia College is located in Columbia, SC and Saint Louis University is located in Saint Louis, MO.
- Saint Louis University has more expensive tuition of $53,244 than Columbia College ($21,450).
- Saint Louis University has tighter acceptance rate of 64.43% than Columbia College (86.82%).
- Saint Louis University has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than Columbia College (1,030).
- Saint Louis University is larger with 15,755 students than Columbia College (1,514 students).
| Columbia College View More Rivals | Saint Louis University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in South Carolina | Rankings | #67 in National Universities #2 in Missouri |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Saint Louis, MO |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,450 | Undergraduate | $53,244 |
| $15,216 | Graduate | $24,494 |
| $11,239 | Financial Aid | $32,937 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $55 | |
| 86.82% | Acceptance Rate | 64.43% |
| 20.94% | Yield | 18.87% |
| 1,030 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,514 | Total Students | 15,755 |
| 1,173 | Undergraduate | 10,662 |
| 341 | Graduate | 5,093 |
| 796 | Online Enrollment | 1,218 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| $36,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $64,900 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 618) $4,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,188) $8,455 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 | 1,246 Full-time 495 Part-time |
| 134 Full-time 128 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,548 Full-time 739 Part-time |
| $52,650 for Faculties $50,439 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,342 for Faculties $66,203 Part-time |