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The University of Alabama vs. South Carolina

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The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL
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University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SC
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$11,900 Alabama Residents
$33,200 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$12,688 South Carolina Residents
$34,934 Out-of-State
expensive$11,740 Alabama Residents
$33,040 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$13,774 South Carolina Residents
$30,160 Out-of-State
More$14,421Average Financial Aid AmountLess$6,907
Admission
Lower1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,280 SAT
29 ACT
Easier80.06%Acceptance RateTighter64.05%
Lower18.57%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable24.33%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger38,644Total EnrollmentSmaller35,653
Larger32,458Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller27,343
Smaller6,186Graduate Student PopulationLarger8,310
Larger5,820Online Student PopulationSmaller3,171
Completion & Outcomes
Lower72%Graduate RateHigher78%
Higher18%Transfer-out RateLower15%
Lower87%Retention RateHigher90%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty19 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty18 to 1
1,986Number of faculties2,324
Lower$97,394Average Faculty SalaryHigher$103,780
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.