| South Carolina vs. USCB |
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|---|---|---|
#116 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #184 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| 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 Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,688 South Carolina Residents $36,298 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,730 South Carolina Residents $21,776 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,134 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,120 South Carolina Residents $30,146 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,223 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,823 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,270 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter60.15% | Acceptance Rate | Easier72.50% |
| Lower22.94% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.06% |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Larger38,532 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,208 |
| Larger30,187 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,162 |
| Larger8,345 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller46 |
| Larger3,519 | Online Student Population | Smaller397 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher79% | Graduate Rate | Lower34% |
| Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher44% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower61% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,061) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,242) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 2,432 | Number of faculty | 176 |
| Higher$111,918 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$75,492 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.