Allen University vs. Carolina University

Comparable Facts

Compare Allen University in Columbia, SC with Carolina University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Carolina University is larger than Allen University based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 610 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Allen University is located in Columbia, SC (Midsize City setting); Carolina University is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (Midsize City setting).
• Allen University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Carolina University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Allen University 12:1; Carolina University 17:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 30.8% lower than at Carolina University ($8,584 vs. $12,400).
• Out-of-state tuition is 22.9% higher at Carolina University than at Allen University (about $3,271 more per year; $17,575 vs. $14,304).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Carolina University than at Allen University (100% vs. 97%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Allen University students is 8.2% larger than aid received by Carolina University students ($12,927 vs. $11,947).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at Allen University, test-free at Carolina University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Allen University Jul 1, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 6.1% at Allen University vs. 26.5% at Carolina University.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.