| South Carolina vs. The University of Alabama |
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|---|---|---|
#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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,688 South Carolina Residents $36,298 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,180 Alabama Residents $34,172 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$14,134 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,980 Alabama Residents $33,972 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,223 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$15,486 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,270 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,270 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter60.15% | Acceptance Rate | Easier76.65% |
| Favorable22.94% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.45% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller38,532 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,846 |
| Smaller30,187 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger34,389 |
| Larger8,345 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,457 |
| Smaller3,519 | Online Student Population | Larger6,289 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher79% | Graduate Rate | Lower73% |
| Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher17% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| 19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 2,432 | Number of faculty | 2,117 |
| Higher$111,918 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,324 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.