- Both Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) and Columbia International University are private.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- Columbia International University has more expensive tuition of $27,900 than SWU ($27,870).
- Columbia International University has tighter acceptance rate of 28.25% than SWU (52.57%).
- Columbia International University has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than SWU (1,090).
- Columbia International University is larger with 2,481 students than SWU (1,175 students).
| Southern Wesleyan University View More Rivals | Columbia International University View More Rivals | |
| #1 in South Carolina | Rankings | #9 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Central, SC | Location | Columbia, SC |
SWU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's 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 | ||
| $27,870 | Undergraduate | $27,900 |
| $13,746 | Graduate | $11,640 |
| $16,827 | Financial Aid | $16,751 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 52.57% | Acceptance Rate | 28.25% |
| 38.32% | Yield | 53.33% |
| 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,175 | Total Students | 2,481 |
| 896 | Undergraduate | 1,001 |
| 279 | Graduate | 1,480 |
| 535 | Online Enrollment | 1,592 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $46,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $31,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) $4,234 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,168 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 55 Full-time 55 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 48 Full-time 147 Part-time |
| 192 Full-time 77 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 246 Full-time 165 Part-time |
| $45,972 for Faculties $41,570 Part-time | Average Salary | $45,268 for Faculties $47,928 Part-time |