- Both Columbia International University and North Greenville University are private.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- Columbia International University has more expensive tuition of $27,900 than North Greenville University ($24,650).
- Columbia International University has tighter acceptance rate of 28.25% than North Greenville University (60.85%).
- Columbia International University is larger with 2,481 students than North Greenville University (2,125 students).
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| #9 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 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 | $24,650 |
| $11,640 | Graduate | $11,474 |
| $16,751 | Financial Aid | $24,665 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 28.25% | Acceptance Rate | 60.85% |
| 53.33% | Yield | 52.27% |
| 1,090 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,481 | Total Students | 2,125 |
| 1,001 | Undergraduate | 1,839 |
| 1,480 | Graduate | 286 |
| 1,592 | Online Enrollment | 347 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 66% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $31,400 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) $5,200 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,800 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 48 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 154 Full-time 48 Part-time |
| 246 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 427 Full-time 60 Part-time |
| $45,268 for Faculties $47,928 Part-time | Average Salary | $53,451 for Faculties $45,330 Part-time |