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San Diego State vs. South Carolina

The following statements compare San Diego State 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 San Diego State ($20,170).
  • San Diego State's acceptance rate (39.26%) is lower than South Carolina (64.05%).
  • South Carolina has higher yield (24.33%) than San Diego State (21.67%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,280.
  • South Carolina's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than San Diego State (25 to 1).
  • San Diego State (37,402 students) is larger than South Carolina (35,653 students) with more enrolled students.
  • San Diego State ($8,114) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($6,907).
  • Both schools have same graduation rate of 78%.
San Diego State University

San Diego State University

Public, 4 years • San Diego, CA #183 National Universities, #37 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,290 In-State
$20,170 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,114
Test Scores
Admission
39.26% Acceptance Rate
21.67% Yield
Enrollment
32,194 Undergraduate
5,208 Graduate
1,456 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
954 Faculties (full-time)
2,751 Staffs (full-time)
$98,290 Faculty Salary
$72,714 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$13,528 annual charge
-8,288 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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