South Carolina vs. The University of Alabama |
#116 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #193 in National Universities #3 in Alabama 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 Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 2-4 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 Tuition | cheaper$11,900 Alabama Residents $33,200 Out-of-State |
cheaper$13,774 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,740 Alabama Residents $33,040 Out-of-State |
Less$6,907 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,421 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,280 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
Tighter64.05% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.06% |
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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller35,653 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,644 |
Smaller27,343 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,458 |
Larger8,310 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,186 |
Smaller3,171 | Online Student Population | Larger5,820 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher78% | Graduate Rate | Lower72% |
Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher18% |
Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower87% |
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: 8,989) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
2,324 | Number of faculties | 1,986 |
Higher$103,780 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$97,394 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.