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Overview |
Berea College | UofSC | ||
| Location | Berea, KY | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,433 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berea.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berea College | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,300 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,300 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,742 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,020 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,298 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Berea College | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,217 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 545 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.6% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1136/1298 | 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 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Berea College | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berea College | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,800 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $59 | $240 |
Diversity |
Berea College | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Berea College | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Berea College | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Berea College based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 1,433 students)
Berea College vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berea College or UofSC?
- Berea College is 260.5% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($44,300.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Berea College than University of South Carolina Columbia ($44,300.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berea College than UofSC ($2,020 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berea College are 52.2% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($7,742 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berea College than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berea College students is 703.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($55,298 vs. $6,880)
Berea College vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berea College or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Berea College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 103 points higher than at Berea College (1117)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Berea College (24)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Berea College (3.62)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than Berea College (24.6%)
Berea College vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berea 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 Berea College.
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $15,600 more per year than Berea College graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $36,100)
- Berea College students graduate with a $17,450 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($5,800 vs. $23,250)
- Berea College graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($59 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berea College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/