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Top Value Colleges in South Carolina Recognized in Study
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- By Steve Sabato
SmartAsset recently released their second annual Best Value Colleges study. Top performing schools ranked as a result of their performance in categories including scholarships provided, starting salary, tuition, living costs, and retention rate.
For a look the top schools in South Carolina, check out the table below:
| Rank | School | City | Avg. Scholar- ships & Grants | Avg. Starting Salary | College Tuition* | Student Living Costs | Student Retention Rate | College Education Value Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | $10,821 | $58,800 | $11,734 | $16,104 | 85% | 53.29 |
| 2 | Clemson University | Clemson, SC | $9,810 | $56,300 | $14,708 | $13,954 | 93% | 52.32 |
| 3 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | Columbia, SC | $5,814 | $49,000 | $11,454 | $14,834 | 88% | 35.70 |
| 4 | Wofford College | Spartanburg, SC | $28,158 | $49,300 | $40,245 | $15,289 | 89% | 33.38 |
| 5 | Furman University | Greenville, SC | $30,434 | $49,600 | $47,164 | $15,854 | 93% | 31.64 |
| 6 | College of Charleston | Charleston, SC | $8,583 | $46,000 | $11,805 | $17,184 | 78% | 25.23 |
| 7 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | Spartanburg, SC | $7,674 | $45,300 | $11,190 | $13,071 | 68% | 25.04 |
| 8 | Winthrop University | Rock Hill, SC | $10,210 | $43,200 | $14,810 | $12,822 | 76% | 24.63 |
| 9 | Coastal Carolina University | Conway, SC | $7,683 | $43,600 | $10,876 | $14,206 | 67% | 20.44 |
| 10 | Francis Marion University | Florence, SC | $8,123 | $41,900 | $10,428 | $12,263 | 65% | 20.00 |
More details on the study, including the methodology and interactive map can be found here: http://smartasset.com/student-loans/student-loan-calculator#southcarolina
Please let me know if you would like any additional information regarding the study, and I am happy to help.
Cook to Ignite NGU 2019 School Year
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- By LaVerne Howell - NGU
Tigerville, SC (July 22, 2019) The fall semester begins with the Ignite Conference, which brings guest speakers to campus that are impactful and difference-makers for Christ. North Greenville University announces that Jason Cook, associate pastor of preaching at Fellowship Memphis, Memphis, TN, will be the keynote speaker for the 2019 Conference held August 21-23.
Court Ruling on Student-Led Prayer
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- By Greenville County Schools
On Thursday, the South Carolina District Court issued a ruling in the almost six-year old case between Greenville County Schools and The American Humanist Association (AHA) involving student-led prayer. The ruling included a permanent injunction requiring the school district to continue many of its existing practices to avoid religious entanglement, such as ensuring student speakers are selected on religiously-neutral criteria like class rank or leadership roles.
USPIE Comprehensive Sexuality Education Position Statement
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- By USPIE
A primary mission of United States Parents Involved in Education (USPIE) is to return control of education to parents and local communities. We are alarmed by the expanded use of inappropriate Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), in K-12 public schools. CSE is a blatant intrusion into a traditional family domain and a dangerous assault on the health and innocence of children. We urgently encourage parents to retake control of their children’s sex education.
Teachers Required by Law to Positively Promote LGBT Lifestyle to Students
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- By USPIE
Instead of affirming children in their biological bodies and supporting youth to live lifestyles that promote optimal health outcomes, the California State Assembly says that if a young boy thinks he is a girl everyone should encourage that child to transition to a girl. The California State Assembly passed AB-493 “Teachers: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning pupil resources and training” by an alarming vote of 61 to 0.
Can You Keep a Secret? So Can Your Daughter's School
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- By Tony Perkins - Family Research Council
Imagine sending your daughter off to school only to find out that she was headed for an abortion appointment instead. Then imagine this: her teachers knew and never told you. In California, parents don't have to imagine it. Thanks to a new undercover video, they know -- it's already happening.
NGU Named Top Affordable Online Christian University
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- By LaVerne Howell - NGU
Tigerville, SC – Selecting a college can be difficult enough, but when you need to find a school that matches both your faith and your budget, the search can seem overwhelming. To help, Great Value Colleges (GVC) researched the options for distance education students looking for a top affordable online Christian college and came up with their Top 60 ranking. North Greenville University (NGU) has been named to the 60 Most Affordable Accredited Online Christian Colleges for 2019.
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