- Both Columbia College and Stephens College are private.
- Columbia College is located in Columbia, SC and Stephens College is located in Columbia, MO.
- Stephens College has more expensive tuition of $28,200 than Columbia College ($21,450).
- Stephens College has tighter acceptance rate of 53.11% than Columbia College (86.82%).
- Stephens College has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than Columbia College (1,030).
- Columbia College is larger with 1,514 students than Stephens College (590 students).
| Columbia College View More Rivals | Stephens College View More Rivals | |
| #19 in South Carolina | Rankings | #19 in Missouri |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Columbia, MO |
| Known as | Stephens | |
| 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 | $28,200 |
| $15,216 | Graduate | $9,900 |
| $11,239 | Financial Aid | $17,251 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| 86.82% | Acceptance Rate | 53.11% |
| 20.94% | Yield | 19.14% |
| 1,030 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,514 | Total Students | 590 |
| 1,173 | Undergraduate | 407 |
| 341 | Graduate | 183 |
| 796 | Online Enrollment | 24 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $36,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,000 |
| 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: 539) $7,110 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 | 8 to 1 |
| 47 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 37 Full-time 62 Part-time |
| 134 Full-time 128 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 162 Full-time 98 Part-time |
| $52,650 for Faculties $50,439 Part-time | Average Salary | $58,717 for Faculties $44,300 Part-time |