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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | UofSC | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or UofSC?
- Agnes Scott College is 269.9% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Agnes Scott College than University of South Carolina Columbia ($45,456.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Agnes Scott College ($22,427 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 13.5% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($11,780 vs. $13,375)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 398.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($34,267 vs. $6,880)
Agnes Scott College vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- Agnes Scott College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than UofSC (64.1%)
Agnes Scott College vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or UofSC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UofSC and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Agnes Scott College (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $10,100 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $41,600)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/