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Kentucky vs. South Carolina

The following statements compare University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky ($33,406).
  • South Carolina's acceptance rate (64.05%) is lower than Kentucky (94.89%).
  • Kentucky has higher yield (28.89%) than South Carolina (24.33%).
  • South Carolina's SAT score (1,280) is higher than Kentucky (1,180).
  • Kentucky's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than South Carolina (18 to 1).
  • South Carolina (35,653 students) is larger than Kentucky (31,547 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Kentucky ($11,981) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($6,907).
  • South Carolina's graduation rate (78%) is higher than Kentucky (68%).
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Public, 4 years • Lexington, KY #92 National Universities, #1 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,212 In-State
$33,406 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,981
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
94.89% Acceptance Rate
28.89% Yield
Enrollment
22,735 Undergraduate
8,812 Graduate
4,064 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,754 Faculties (full-time)
10,702 Staffs (full-time)
$98,993 Faculty Salary
$62,530 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,964 annual charge
-8,336 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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