Best Christian colleges in South Carolina
Christian colleges ranked by the Compass Score: 75% faith across the four pillars and 25% academics from federal data.
Best Christian colleges in South Carolina6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in South Carolina.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Columbia International University
Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit- Worship and chapel: grade B
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC · Private nonprofit- Worship and chapel: grade B
- Chapel twice a week
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North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC · Private nonprofit- Worship and chapel: grade B
- Chapel twice a week
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Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC · Private nonprofit- Worship and chapel: grade C
- Chapel once a week
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson University | $23,544 | $26,700 | $42,101 | 66% |
| Columbia International University | $26,036 | $20,000 | $38,951 | 47% |
| Southern Wesleyan University | $15,464 | $26,000 | $47,756 | 52% |
| North Greenville University | $21,063 | $23,082 | $43,035 | 55% |
| Erskine College | $16,525 | $27,000 | $53,459 | 45% |
| Charleston Southern University | $21,666 | $26,471 | $45,898 | 47% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.