USCA vs Columbia International University

Compare two rival schools - University of South Carolina Aiken and Columbia International University with tuition and admission information where USCA is a four-years, public located in Aiken, SC and Columbia International University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) located in Columbia, SC.
The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • USCA is a public and Columbia International University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Columbia International University has more expensive tuition & fees ($27,900) than USCA ($21,218).
  • It is harder to admit to USCA than Columbia International University.
  • USCA has more students with 3,840 students while Columbia International University has 2,481 students.
  • Columbia International University has a lower number of students per faculty with 13 to 1 while USCA's ratio is 15 to 1.
  • USCA has more full-time faculties with 158 faculties while Columbia International University has 48 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of South Carolina Aiken and Columbia International University.
USCAvs.Columbia International University
Aiken, South CarolinaLocationColumbia, South Carolina
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Master's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (smaller programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
In-State$10,760
Out-Of-State$21,218
2024 Tuition & Fees$27,900
93%% Receiving Financial Aid64%
$7,204Average Amount of Financial Aid$16,751
80.00 %Acceptance Rates98.12 %
26.98 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)32.05 %
1,070SAT Score-
20ACT Score-
42 %Graduation Rate70 %
39 %Transfer-out Rate17 %
60 %Retention Rate66 %
3,840Student Population2,481
158Number of Faculties48
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services