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Overview |
ASU | UofSC | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 91% |
Admission |
ASU | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $240 |
Diversity |
ASU | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 45% | ||
Campus |
ASU | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 21,253 students)
ASU vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 189.7% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at UofSC than Appalachian State University ($34,534.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than UofSC ($14,712 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 2.4% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($12,258 vs. $12,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Appalachian State University (91% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian State University students is 13.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($7,677 vs. $6,762)
ASU vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or ASU .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 63 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than UofSC (61.5%)
ASU vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Appalachian State University (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $10,100 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- ASU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/