USCB vs Columbia International University

Compare two rival schools - University of South Carolina Beaufort and Columbia International University with tuition and admission information where USCB is a four-years, public located in Bluffton, 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.
  • USCB 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 USCB ($21,776).
  • It is harder to admit to USCB than Columbia International University.
  • Columbia International University has more students with 2,481 students while USCB has 2,124 students.
  • Columbia International University has a lower number of students per faculty with 13 to 1 while USCB's ratio is 14 to 1.
  • USCB has more full-time faculties with 94 faculties while Columbia International University has 48 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of South Carolina Beaufort and Columbia International University.
USCBvs.Columbia International University
Bluffton, South CarolinaLocationColumbia, South Carolina
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Master's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Baccalaureate College - Diverse FieldsCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
In-State$10,730
Out-Of-State$21,776
2024 Tuition & Fees$27,900
81%% Receiving Financial Aid64%
$8,655Average Amount of Financial Aid$16,751
69.00 %Acceptance Rates98.12 %
25.98 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)32.05 %
-SAT Score-
-ACT Score-
38 %Graduation Rate70 %
42 %Transfer-out Rate17 %
61 %Retention Rate66 %
2,124Student Population2,481
94Number of Faculties48
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services