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South Carolina vs. The University of Alabama

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University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SC
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The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL
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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
1 Year Certificate
Associate
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$12,688 South Carolina Residents
$34,934 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$11,900 Alabama Residents
$33,200 Out-of-State
cheaper$13,774 South Carolina Residents
$30,160 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$11,740 Alabama Residents
$33,040 Out-of-State
Less$6,907Average Financial Aid AmountMore$14,421
Admission
Higher1,280 SAT
29 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Tighter64.05%Acceptance RateEasier80.06%
Favorable24.33%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower18.57%
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 GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller35,653Total EnrollmentLarger38,644
Smaller27,343Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger32,458
Larger8,310Graduate Student PopulationSmaller6,186
Smaller3,171Online Student PopulationLarger5,820
Completion & Outcomes
Higher78%Graduate RateLower72%
Lower15%Transfer-out RateHigher18%
Higher90%Retention RateLower87%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty18 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty19 to 1
2,324Number of faculties1,986
Higher$103,780Average Faculty SalaryLower$97,394
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.