- South University-Columbia is a private school while Columbia International University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- Columbia International University has more expensive tuition of $27,900 than South University-Columbia ($18,238).
- Columbia International University is larger with 2,481 students than South University-Columbia (510 students).
| South University-Columbia View More Rivals | Columbia International University View More Rivals | |
| #17 in South Carolina | Rankings | #9 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Columbia, SC |
| Known as | ||
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $18,238 | Undergraduate | $27,900 |
| $16,536 | Graduate | $11,640 |
| $5,514 | Financial Aid | $16,751 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 28.25% | |
| Yield | 53.33% | |
| Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 510 | Total Students | 2,481 |
| 420 | Undergraduate | 1,001 |
| 90 | Graduate | 1,480 |
| 194 | Online Enrollment | 1,592 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 7% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 46% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $40,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $31,400 |
| 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: 400) | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 19 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 48 Full-time 147 Part-time |
| 69 Full-time 95 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 246 Full-time 165 Part-time |
| $56,184 for Faculties $76,290 Part-time | Average Salary | $45,268 for Faculties $47,928 Part-time |