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Auburn vs. South Carolina

The following statements compare Auburn University and University of South Carolina-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • South Carolina's tuition ($34,934) is more expensive than Auburn ($33,944).
  • Auburn's acceptance rate (43.74%) is lower than South Carolina (64.05%).
  • Auburn has higher yield (26.53%) than South Carolina (24.33%).
  • Auburn's SAT score (1,300) is higher than South Carolina (1,280).
  • South Carolina's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Auburn (20 to 1).
  • South Carolina (35,653 students) is larger than Auburn (31,764 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Auburn ($9,724) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($6,907).
  • Auburn's graduation rate (80%) is higher than South Carolina (78%).
Auburn University

Auburn University

Public, 4 years • Auburn, AL #243 National Universities, #9 in Alabama more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,536 In-State
$33,944 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,724
Test Scores
1,300 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
43.74% Acceptance Rate
26.53% Yield
Enrollment
25,379 Undergraduate
6,385 Graduate
3,101 Online Students
Graduation Rate
80% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,428 Faculties (full-time)
5,376 Staffs (full-time)
$99,349 Faculty Salary
$68,363 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,294 annual charge
-4,495 capacity
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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,688 In-State
$34,934 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,907
Test Scores
1,280 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
64.05% Acceptance Rate
24.33% Yield
Enrollment
27,343 Undergraduate
8,310 Graduate
3,171 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,693 Faculties (full-time)
5,639 Staffs (full-time)
$102,889 Faculty Salary
$64,188 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,360 annual charge
-9,377 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,420 annual charge
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