by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a South University, Columbia degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how South University, Columbia measures up.
South University, Columbia is ranked #2,355 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C-. Within South Carolina, it ranks #52 of 61 for value.
Among the majors South University, Columbia offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Paralegal / Legal Studies | #30 of 44 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #51 of 98 |
| Registered Nursing | #715 of 966 |
| Nursing | #715 of 966 |
| Health Professions | #921 of 1,275 |
Read the full South University, Columbia value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
South University-Columbia is ranked #47 out of #62 in South Carolina for quality and #52 out of #61 for South Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the South University, Columbia financial aid page to be sure.
South University-Columbia is ranked #2,355 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
South University-Columbia is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at South University, Columbia costs about $28,380. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $113,518 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $35,322 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $27,693 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $28,380 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $113,518 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about South University, Columbia net price and the factors that affect it.
What South University, Columbia costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a South University, Columbia degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $141,288 | — | — |
| All Students | $113,518 | #2,355 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $110,772 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $141,288 | — | — |
| All Students | $113,518 | #52 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $110,772 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at South University, Columbia shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22,895 |
| $30K–$48K | $22,854 |
About 91% of South University, Columbia undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,398 per year. Get more details on the South University, Columbia financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average South University, Columbia cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.