- Both Converse University and Columbia International University are private.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- Columbia International University has more expensive tuition of $27,900 than Converse University ($23,096).
- Columbia International University has tighter acceptance rate of 28.25% than Converse University (71.26%).
- Converse University has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than Columbia International University (1,090).
- Columbia International University is larger with 2,481 students than Converse University (1,284 students).
Converse University View More Rivals | Columbia International University View More Rivals | |
| #10 in South Carolina | Rankings | #9 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Spartanburg, SC | Location | Columbia, SC |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,096 | Undergraduate | $27,900 |
| $8,000 | Graduate | $11,640 |
| $14,732 | Financial Aid | $16,751 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 71.26% | Acceptance Rate | 28.25% |
| 24.77% | Yield | 53.33% |
| 1,140 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,284 | Total Students | 2,481 |
| 804 | Undergraduate | 1,001 |
| 480 | Graduate | 1,480 |
| 121 | Online Enrollment | 1,592 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% | |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $34,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $31,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 625) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 84 Full-time 4 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 48 Full-time 147 Part-time |
| 215 Full-time 10 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 246 Full-time 165 Part-time |
| $56,993 for Faculties $47,546 Part-time | Average Salary | $45,268 for Faculties $47,928 Part-time |