- South University-Columbia is a private school while Anderson University is a private school.
- South University-Columbia is located in Columbia, SC and Anderson University is located in Anderson, IN.
- Anderson University has more expensive tuition of $35,640 than South University-Columbia ($18,238).
- Anderson University is larger with 1,290 students than South University-Columbia (510 students).
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| #17 in South Carolina | Rankings | #26 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Anderson, IN |
| Known as | ||
| Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $18,238 | Undergraduate | $35,640 |
| $16,536 | Graduate | $10,204 |
| $5,514 | Financial Aid | $23,453 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.25% | |
| Yield | 23.78% | |
| Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 510 | Total Students | 1,290 |
| 420 | Undergraduate | 1,129 |
| 90 | Graduate | 161 |
| 194 | Online Enrollment | 118 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 7% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 46% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $40,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 977) $6,620 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 19 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 104 Full-time 72 Part-time |
| 69 Full-time 95 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 283 Full-time 93 Part-time |
| $56,184 for Faculties $76,290 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,658 for Faculties $46,152 Part-time |