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Overview |
Columbia College | Concord University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,514 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,250 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,250 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,779 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,089 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,176 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 2,135 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 890/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Columbia College | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $201 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 85% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 1,514 students)
Columbia College vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Concord University?
- Columbia College is 148.8% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Columbia College than Concord University ($21,250.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Columbia College ($8,464 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 20.1% lower than costs at Concord University ($8,400 vs. $10,090)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College as Concord University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 44.7% larger than aid received Concord University ($16,089 vs. $11,120)
Columbia College vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 23 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Concord University (91.4%)
Columbia College vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Concord University? 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 Concord University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Concord University (50% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $5,764 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,264)
- Concord University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($201 vs. $261)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/