Covenant College vs Columbia International

Covenant College and Columbia International University, both esteemed Christian institutions, offer unique educational experiences. Covenant College, nestled in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, boasts a picturesque campus and a tight-knit community. Columbia International University, located in Columbia, South Carolina, stands out for its global focus and diverse student body. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence and spiritual growth, they differ in several key aspects. Covenant College maintains a lower acceptance rate, fostering a more selective academic environment, while Columbia International University offers a more open admissions policy. Their popular majors reflect their distinct strengths: Covenant College excels in liberal arts and sciences, while Columbia International University emphasizes biblical studies and missions. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover further differences in student body demographics, graduation rates, and other crucial factors that will help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Columbia International University	Covenant College
Overview
Location	Columbia, South Carolina	Lookout Mountain, Georgia
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Rural: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	64.0%	83.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	45.6%	88.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50
SAT range	940 - 1135	1070 - 1300
ACT range	17 - 24	23 - 29
Students submitting SAT score	39.0%	34.0%
Students submitting ACT score	21.0%	45.0%
Total number of applicants	526	794
Total number of admissions given out	240	703
Admitted students who chose to enroll	176	266
Yield rate	73.3%	37.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$38,700	$50,030
Average net price	$20,088	$25,536
Tuition	$24,490	$36,700
Room & board	$8,950	$11,300
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $17,706	99.0% Average amount $25,140
Students receiving federal student loan	66.0% Average amount $5,128	51.0% Average amount $5,496
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $9,004	12.0% Average amount $12,986

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	905 Men 46.2% Women 53.8%	872 Men 46.7% Women 53.3%
Graduate students	1,433 Men 47.6% Women 52.4%	42 Men 28.6% Women 71.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	47.6%	63.4%
International students	14.2%	2.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	400	807
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	South Carolina Florida North Carolina Georgia Texas	Georgia Tennessee Florida Alabama Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Education Business Psychology Liberal Arts	Education Multidisciplinary Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences English Language and Literature Business
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.1%	72.9%
Dropout rate	16.8%	5.8%
Transferred out	19.0%	21.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Theology and Religious Vocations, Other (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: $43,723 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $33,137 Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,420 Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $25,579 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $23,982 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $23,347 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,420 Year 3: N/A Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,351 Year 3: N/A	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,172 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $34,231 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,687 Year 3: N/A Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,478 Year 2: $24,369 Year 3: N/A Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,105 Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: N/A

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