by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Value South Carolina Schools for a Bachelor's ranking - to help you make that decision.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 28 schools in South Carolina to determine which ones have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
To determine the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina ranking, we first add average tuition, fees, and room and board costs (without aid) together. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
Know what field you want to major in? Make sure you check out our best value schools by major. In addition, you can select one of the links below to see the best value colleges for other degree levels.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
University of South Carolina - Columbia tops this year’s ranking as the best value (no aid) school for bachelor’s degrees in South Carolina for overall quality. UofSC is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina.
Not only is University of South Carolina - Columbia a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in South Carolina for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $23,678 a year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Citadel Military College of South Carolina. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina list. This small public school is located in Charleston, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Citadel Military College of South Carolina is ranked #4 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $20,163 a year.
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The quality degree programs at Clemson University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Clemson University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $27,792 a year.
The quality degree programs at Columbia International University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina. CIU is located in Columbia, South Carolina and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Columbia International University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in South Carolina for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $34,540 a year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Charleston. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina list. C of C is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, College of Charleston is ranked #7 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average cost without aid for the school is $25,937 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #6, Coastal Carolina University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina list. Conway, South Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Coastal Carolina University is ranked #13 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $21,672 a year.
University of South Carolina - Upstate ranked #7 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina list. USC Upstate is a public institution located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Not only is University of South Carolina - Upstate a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in South Carolina for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $20,911 a year.
Winthrop University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina list. Winthrop is a public institution located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Winthrop University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $26,046 a year.
University of South Carolina - Aiken landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina ranking. UofSC Aiken is a public institution located in Aiken, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of South Carolina - Aiken is ranked #22 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $18,962 a year.
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Francis Marion University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina ranking. Francis Marion University is located in Florence, South Carolina and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Francis Marion University is ranked #23 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average cost without aid for the school is $19,390 a year for undergraduates.
Bob Jones University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina ranking. Bob Jones University is located in Greenville, South Carolina and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bob Jones University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $29,642 a year.
Columbia College landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina ranking. Columbia College South Carolina is located in Columbia, South Carolina and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Columbia College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average cost without aid for the school is $26,538 a year for undergraduates.
Lander University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina list. Located in Greenwood, South Carolina, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Lander University a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in South Carolina for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $22,350 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #14, University of South Carolina - Beaufort did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina list. University of South Carolina - Beaufort is a small public school located in Bluffton, South Carolina.
University of South Carolina - Beaufort has the honor of being ranked #26 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $19,170 a year.
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With a ranking of #15, North Greenville University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Tigerville, South Carolina.
Not only is North Greenville University a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in South Carolina for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $33,110 a year.
Converse College landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina ranking. Spartanburg, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Converse College has the honor of being ranked #16 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $31,798 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #17, Claflin University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Claflin University is ranked #25 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $26,526 a year.
Southern Wesleyan University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina list. Southern Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Central, South Carolina.
Southern Wesleyan University has the honor of being ranked #11 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $36,048 a year.
With a ranking of #19, South Carolina State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina list. Located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, the school is a small public institution.
South Carolina State University has the honor of being ranked #27 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $20,060 a year.
Anderson University South Carolina did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #20. Anderson University South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Anderson, South Carolina.
Not only is Anderson University South Carolina a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in South Carolina for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $41,620 a year.
Limestone College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #21. Limestone College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Gaffney, South Carolina.
Limestone College has the honor of being ranked #20 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $36,945 a year.
Charleston Southern University landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Charleston, South Carolina.
Charleston Southern University has the honor of being ranked #17 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $39,992 a year for undergraduates.
Newberry College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina ranking. Newberry College is located in Newberry, South Carolina and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Newberry College is ranked #19 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average cost without aid for the school is $39,950 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #24, Coker University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina list. Coker is located in Hartsville, South Carolina and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Coker University a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in South Carolina for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $41,416 a year for undergraduates.
Benedict College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in South Carolina ranking. Benedict College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbia, South Carolina.
Benedict College has the honor of being ranked #28 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $24,092 a year for undergraduates.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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