College of Charleston vs University of South Carolina-Col...

Q: How do graduation rates compare between College of Charleston and University of South Carolina-Columbia?

College of Charleston has a graduation rate of 65% compared to 78% at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Q: Which school has higher earnings, College of Charleston or University of South Carolina-Columbia?

University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates earn more, with median 5-year earnings of $50,621 compared to $43,821 at College of Charleston.

College of Charleston

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Key Metrics Compared

Official Data

Metric	College of Charleston	University of South Carolina-Columbia	Winner
Acceptance Rate	72%	62%	University of South Carolina-Columbia
Graduation Rate	65%	78%	University of South Carolina-Columbia
Avg Earnings (5yr)	$43,821	$50,621	University of South Carolina-Columbia
Median Debt	$23,250	$21,500	University of South Carolina-Columbia
Tuition (In-State)	$12,978	$12,688	University of South Carolina-Columbia
Retention Rate	82%	91%	University of South Carolina-Columbia
Financial Aid	38%	42%	University of South Carolina-Columbia

Comparison Analysis

Graduates of the University of South Carolina-Columbia earn more than those of the College of Charleston. The University of South Carolina-Columbia's median earnings are $50,621, while College of Charleston graduates earn $43,821. The University of South Carolina-Columbia has a higher graduation rate at 78%, compared to College of Charleston's 64.8%. College of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate at 72% compared to the University of South Carolina-Columbia's 61.5%.

The tuition costs are similar between the two schools. The University of South Carolina-Columbia's tuition is $12,688, and College of Charleston's tuition is $12,978.

Students may consider the University of South Carolina-Columbia if they prioritize higher earnings and graduation rates. Students who value a higher acceptance rate may prefer College of Charleston.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Shared Programs

Shared Major	College of Charleston Earnings	University of South Carolina-Columbia Earnings	Difference
Finance and Financial Management Services	$54,634	$62,231	14% favor University of South Carolina-Columbia
Public Health	$31,848	$31,756	0% favor College of Charleston
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$41,299	$47,993	16% favor University of South Carolina-Columbia
Marketing	$40,723	$52,374	29% favor University of South Carolina-Columbia
Biology, General	$30,538	$28,035	9% favor College of Charleston
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$41,299	$118,109	186% favor University of South Carolina-Columbia
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$67,635	$47,993	41% favor College of Charleston
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences	$27,467	$27,374	0% favor College of Charleston
Political Science and Government	$35,398	$33,157	7% favor College of Charleston
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$0	$47,993	—

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