Christian colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in South Carolina
Christian colleges where at least a third of students receive federal Pell Grants, ranked by graduation rate.
Christian colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in South Carolina3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.
How this list is made
- Schools in South Carolina.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
- At least a third of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the college has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Columbia International University
Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit- 47% graduate
- 34% receive Pell Grants
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Greenville University | $21,063 | $23,082 | $43,035 | 55% |
| Southern Wesleyan University | $15,464 | $26,000 | $47,756 | 52% |
| Columbia International University | $26,036 | $20,000 | $38,951 | 47% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.