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FIU vs. South Carolina

The following statements compare Florida International 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 FIU ($18,963).
  • FIU's acceptance rate (63.86%) is lower than South Carolina (64.05%).
  • FIU has higher yield (39.95%) than South Carolina (24.33%).
  • South Carolina's SAT score (1,280) is higher than FIU (1,150).
  • South Carolina's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than FIU (24 to 1).
  • FIU (55,609 students) is larger than South Carolina (35,653 students) with more enrolled students.
  • South Carolina ($6,907) has higher amount of financial aid than FIU ($6,634).
  • South Carolina's graduation rate (78%) is higher than FIU (69%).
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$6,565 In-State
$18,963 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,634
Test Scores
1,150 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
63.86% Acceptance Rate
39.95% Yield
Enrollment
45,688 Undergraduate
9,921 Graduate
14,804 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,401 Faculties (full-time)
5,547 Staffs (full-time)
$92,273 Faculty Salary
$66,515 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,764 annual charge
-4,403 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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