| Kentucky vs. South Carolina |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#132 in National Universities #2 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #116 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,502 Kentucky Residents $34,140 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,688 South Carolina Residents $36,298 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,644 Kentucky Residents $36,238 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,134 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State |
| More$12,161 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,223 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,180 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier92.94% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter60.15% |
| Lower22.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.94% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller34,709 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,532 |
| Smaller25,534 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,187 |
| Larger9,175 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,345 |
| Larger5,063 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,519 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower71% | Graduate Rate | Higher79% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Lower87% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,336) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,712) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 2,208 | Number of faculty | 2,432 |
| Lower$108,250 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$111,918 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.