- Both Columbia International University and Anderson University are private.
- Columbia International University is located in Columbia, SC and Anderson University is located in Anderson, IN.
- Anderson University has more expensive tuition of $35,640 than Columbia International University ($27,900).
- Columbia International University has tighter acceptance rate of 28.25% than Anderson University (65.25%).
- Anderson University has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Columbia International University (1,090).
- Columbia International University is larger with 2,481 students than Anderson University (1,290 students).
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| #9 in South Carolina | Rankings | #26 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Anderson, IN |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $27,900 | Undergraduate | $35,640 |
| $11,640 | Graduate | $10,204 |
| $16,751 | Financial Aid | $23,453 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 28.25% | Acceptance Rate | 65.25% |
| 53.33% | Yield | 23.78% |
| 1,090 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,481 | Total Students | 1,290 |
| 1,001 | Undergraduate | 1,129 |
| 1,480 | Graduate | 161 |
| 1,592 | Online Enrollment | 118 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 66% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $31,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,300 |
| 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 |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 977) $6,620 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 48 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 104 Full-time 72 Part-time |
| 246 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 283 Full-time 93 Part-time |
| $45,268 for Faculties $47,928 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,658 for Faculties $46,152 Part-time |