| Columbia College View More Rivals | Southern Wesleyan University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in South Carolina | Rankings | #1 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Central, SC |
| Known as | SWU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate 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 | $27,870 |
| $15,216 | Graduate | $13,746 |
| $11,239 | Financial Aid | $16,827 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | |
| 86.82% | Acceptance Rate | 52.57% |
| 20.94% | Yield | 38.32% |
| 1,030 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,514 | Total Students | 1,175 |
| 1,173 | Undergraduate | 896 |
| 341 | Graduate | 279 |
| 796 | Online Enrollment | 535 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $36,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 618) $4,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) $4,234 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,250 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,168 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 47 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 55 Full-time 55 Part-time |
| 134 Full-time 128 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 192 Full-time 77 Part-time |
| $52,650 for Faculties $50,439 Part-time | Average Salary | $45,972 for Faculties $41,570 Part-time |