- South University-Columbia is a private school while Coastal Carolina University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- Coastal Carolina University has more expensive tuition of $29,628 than South University-Columbia ($18,238).
- Coastal Carolina University is larger with 10,337 students than South University-Columbia (510 students).
| South University-Columbia View More Rivals | Coastal Carolina University View More Rivals | |
| #17 in South Carolina | Rankings | #22 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Conway, SC |
| Known as | ||
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $18,238 | Undergraduate | $11,640 South Carolina residents $29,628 out-of-state |
| $16,536 | Graduate | $10,764 South Carolina residents $21,438 out-of-state |
| $5,514 | Financial Aid | $10,353 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 61.19% | |
| Yield | 21.04% | |
| Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 510 | Total Students | 10,337 |
| 420 | Undergraduate | 9,794 |
| 90 | Graduate | 543 |
| 194 | Online Enrollment | 554 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 7% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | 35% |
| 46% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $40,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,731) $5,660 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 19 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 486 Full-time 127 Part-time |
| 69 Full-time 95 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,267 Full-time 236 Part-time |
| $56,184 for Faculties $76,290 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,328 for Faculties $57,178 Part-time |