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Central Michigan vs. South Carolina

The following statements compare Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan ($14,190).
  • South Carolina's acceptance rate (64.05%) is lower than Central Michigan (78.95%).
  • South Carolina has higher yield (24.33%) than Central Michigan (12.86%).
  • South Carolina's SAT score (1,280) is higher than Central Michigan (1,090).
  • Central Michigan's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than South Carolina (18 to 1).
  • South Carolina (35,653 students) is larger than Central Michigan (14,557 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Central Michigan ($9,868) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($6,907).
  • South Carolina's graduation rate (78%) is higher than Central Michigan (61%).
Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University

Public, 4 years • Mount Pleasant, MI #158 National Universities, #7 in Michigan more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,703 In-State
$14,190 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,868
Test Scores
1,090 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
78.95% Acceptance Rate
12.86% Yield
Enrollment
10,401 Undergraduate
4,156 Graduate
3,086 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
717 Faculties (full-time)
2,132 Staffs (full-time)
$90,760 Faculty Salary
$59,786 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,562 annual charge
-4,650 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,686 annual charge
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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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