The University of Alabama vs. South Carolina
The following statements compare The University of Alabama 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 The University of Alabama ($33,200).
- South Carolina's acceptance rate (64.05%) is lower than The University of Alabama (80.06%).
- South Carolina has higher yield (24.33%) than The University of Alabama (18.57%).
- South Carolina's SAT score (1,280) is higher than The University of Alabama (1,260).
- South Carolina's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than The University of Alabama (19 to 1).
- The University of Alabama (38,644 students) is larger than South Carolina (35,653 students) with more enrolled students.
- The University of Alabama ($14,421) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($6,907).
- South Carolina's graduation rate (78%) is higher than The University of Alabama (72%).
The University of Alabama
Public, 4 years • Tuscaloosa, AL #201 National Universities, #5 in Alabama more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,900 In-State
$33,200 out-of-state
$33,200 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$14,421
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
80.06% Acceptance Rate
18.57% Yield
Enrollment
32,458 Undergraduate
6,186 Graduate
5,820 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,517 Faculties (full-time)
5,980 Staffs (full-time)
$94,993 Faculty Salary
$62,112 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,100 annual charge
-8,989 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,426 annual charge
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Public, 4 years • Columbia, SC #169 National Universities, #4 in South Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,688 In-State
$34,934 out-of-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
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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