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Overview |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,721 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #298 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citadel.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,857 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,480 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,846 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,428 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,253 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 2,221 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,812 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $253 |
Diversity |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (3,721 students vs. 2,124 students)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than University of South Carolina Beaufort ($30,857.00 vs. $21,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($16,113 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 2.9% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Beaufort ($8,480 vs. $8,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 35.2% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($11,428 vs. $8,452)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or Citadel Military College of South Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 146 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (3.8)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or USC Beaufort? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USC Beaufort and Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (70% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $21,500 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $36,700)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina students graduate with a $662 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($23,812 vs. $24,474)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($246 vs. $253)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/