Compare colleges
Up to 4 at once. Figures are from the 2022-23 reporting year and are averages, so they will differ from what any one student pays or experiences.
- American College of the Building Arts
- Clinton College
What stands out
Clinton College has the lower average net price, while American College of the Building Arts reports the higher graduation rate. Which of those matters more depends on what you need, and none of it predicts your own cost or your own chance of admission.
| Metric | American College of the Building ArtsCharleston, SCPrivate nonprofit · 4-yearHighest graduation rateHighest retention | Clinton CollegeRock Hill, SCPrivate nonprofit · 4-yearLowest net price |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Average net priceWhat students on federal aid actually paid per year, after grants. | $30,403 | $11,458lowest |
| Published costSticker price before aid. Few students pay it. | $38,073 | $25,015 |
| In-state tuition | $21,500 | $11,136 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,500 | $11,136 |
| Admissions | ||
| Acceptance rate | 44% | Not reported |
| SAT midpoint | 1,120 | Not reported |
| ACT midpoint | 24 | Not reported |
| Outcomes | ||
| Graduation rateWithin 150% of normal time. Excludes transfer students. | 63%highest | 13% |
| Retention rateFirst-year students who come back for a second year. | 75%highest | 58% |
| Median earnings, 10 yrsReflects the subjects a college teaches and where it sits, not only its teaching. | Not reported | $30,180 |
| Campus | ||
| Undergraduates | 155 | 126 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2022-23. Blank figures mean the college did not report that measure, not that the value is zero. Acceptance rate and enrollment carry no highlight because neither a lower acceptance rate nor a larger campus is better in itself. How this works.