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Bob Jones University leads South Carolina's Religious/Sacred Music programs with net costs at $17,529, creating an $10,654 gap between the state's most and least affordable options. The state's tourism industry, which draws millions to historic Charleston churches and religious sites, provides performance opportunities for graduates across eight programs. Anderson University tops graduation rates at 71% while maintaining competitive costs below $30,000.
8
Programs
$17,529 – $28,183
Net Price Range
58.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Religious/Sacred Music Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $17,529 $23,400 69.6%
2 $19,968 $27,870 52.0% 51.2%
3 $20,351 $30,050 44.4% 75.3%
4 $20,612 $24,650 54.9% 76.1%
5 $20,899 $43,300 61.9% 59.4%
6 $21,660 $27,900 65.5% 48.2%
7 $21,955 $31,030 48.6% 86.8%
8 $28,183 $33,580 71.0% 45.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide cost variation among South Carolina's Religious/Sacred Music programs?

Net costs range from $17,529 at Bob Jones University to $28,183 at Anderson University, a difference of over $10,000 annually. Presbyterian College shows the largest gap between sticker price ($43,300) and net cost ($20,899), indicating substantial financial aid availability.

How do graduation rates compare across these affordable programs?

Anderson University leads with 71% graduation rates, followed by Bob Jones at 69.6% and Columbia International at 65.5%. Southern Wesleyan and Charleston Southern show lower completion rates at 52% and 48.6% respectively, despite similar net costs around $20,000.

Does program selectivity affect affordability in Religious/Sacred Music?

The most selective programs aren't necessarily the most expensive. Anderson University accepts just 45% of applicants but maintains net costs at $28,183, while Charleston Southern accepts 87% with similar costs at $21,955.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.