| South University-Columbia View More Rivals | Southern Wesleyan University View More Rivals | |
| #17 in South Carolina | Rankings | #1 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Central, SC |
| Known as | SWU | |
| Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $18,238 | Undergraduate | $27,870 |
| $16,536 | Graduate | $13,746 |
| $5,514 | Financial Aid | $16,827 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 52.57% | |
| Yield | 38.32% | |
| Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 510 | Total Students | 1,175 |
| 420 | Undergraduate | 896 |
| 90 | Graduate | 279 |
| 194 | Online Enrollment | 535 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 7% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 46% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $40,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) $4,234 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,168 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 19 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 55 Full-time 55 Part-time |
| 69 Full-time 95 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 192 Full-time 77 Part-time |
| $56,184 for Faculties $76,290 Part-time | Average Salary | $45,972 for Faculties $41,570 Part-time |