Family & Education, South Carolina

SAT / ACT Prep cost in Columbia, SC

A typical SAT / ACT Prep figure in Columbia is about $504 per course, about 16% below the national figure of $600.

Typical cost

Typical in Columbia

$504

per course

On the low end
$168
On the high end
$1,260

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Columbia. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Group vs private
  2. Hours
  3. Brand
  4. Materials
  5. Score guarantee

Ways to pay less

  1. Start with a book and practice tests
  2. Use group classes
  3. Ask about score guarantees
  4. Avoid huge hour packages
  5. Retake strategically

SAT / ACT Prep in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Columbia, SC$504
$168 to $1,260
National typical$600
$200 to $1,500
Greenville, SC$564
$188 to $1,410
Charleston, SC$540
$180 to $1,350
Albuquerque, NM$525
$175 to $1,315
Des Moines, IA$540
$180 to $1,350
Greensboro, NC$573
$191 to $1,435

Other Family & Education costs in Columbia

Questions people ask

SAT / ACT Prep in Columbia: what does it cost?

In Columbia, SC, SAT / ACT Prep typically costs about $504 per course, with most prices between $168 and $1,260.

Why is Columbia lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind SAT / ACT Prep earn in Columbia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Columbia about 16% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.