Anderson University and University of South Carolina-Columbia are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Anderson is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Anderson, IN and South Carolina is a four-year, public school located in Columbia, SC.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Anderson University | vs. | University of South Carolina-Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson, Indiana | Location | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $37,240 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$12,688
Out-Of-State$36,298 |
| 95% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 80% |
| $28,498 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $7,193 |
| 79.34 % | Acceptance Rates | 60.15 % |
| 8.34 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 22.94 % |
| 1,025 | SAT Score | 1,270 |
| 21 | ACT Score | 29 |
| 54 % | Graduation Rate | 79 % |
| 32 % | Transfer-out Rate | 15 % |
| 60 % | Retention Rate | 92 % |
| 1,228 | Student Population | 38,532 |
| 85 | Number of Faculties | 1,753 |
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |