| South Carolina vs. TXST |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#116 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #111 in National Universities #9 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,688 South Carolina Residents $34,934 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,450 Texas Residents $23,210 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,774 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,901 Texas Residents $18,301 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,907 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,408 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,280 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter64.05% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.70% |
| Lower24.33% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.99% |
| High School GPA High School Rank 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 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller35,653 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,171 |
| Smaller27,343 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger33,834 |
| Larger8,310 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,337 |
| Smaller3,171 | Online Student Population | Larger3,449 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher78% | Graduate Rate | Lower55% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,853) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 2,324 | Number of faculties | 1,687 |
| Higher$103,780 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,640 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.