South Carolina vs. UGA |
#116 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #57 in National Universities #3 in Georgia 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 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$11,180 Georgia Residents $30,220 Out-of-State |
expensive$13,774 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,268 Georgia Residents $26,576 Out-of-State |
Less$6,907 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,749 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,280 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,310 SAT 30 ACT |
Easier64.05% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter42.55% |
Lower24.33% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable37.50% |
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 Recommendations 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 Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller35,653 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,607 |
Smaller27,343 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,714 |
Smaller8,310 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,893 |
Larger3,171 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,166 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower78% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
Higher15% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower7% |
Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,218) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,094) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
2,324 | Number of faculties | 2,310 |
Lower$103,780 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$110,755 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.