| South Carolina vs. UF |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#116 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #46 in National Universities #143 in World University Rankings #1 in Florida 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 | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 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$6,381 Florida Residents $28,659 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,774 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,737 Florida Residents $30,130 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,907 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,523 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,280 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,390 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier64.05% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter23.35% |
| Lower24.33% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable43.92% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller35,653 | Total Enrollment | Larger55,211 |
| Smaller27,343 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger34,552 |
| Smaller8,310 | Graduate Student Population | Larger20,659 |
| Smaller3,171 | Online Student Population | Larger8,791 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower78% | Graduate Rate | Higher90% |
| Higher15% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower6% |
| Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| 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: 11,375) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,324 | Number of faculties | 3,354 |
| Lower$103,780 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,823 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.