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Overview |
Berry College | UofSC | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Berry College | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Berry College | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
Berry College | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Berry College | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Berry 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 Berry College based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 2,360 students)
Berry College vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or UofSC?
- Berry College is 218.6% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Berry College than University of South Carolina Columbia ($39,150.00 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 Berry College ($22,427 vs. $25,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 17.9% lower than costs at Berry College ($11,780 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berry College than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berry College students is 331.2% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($29,670 vs. $6,880)
Berry College vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Berry College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 41 points higher than at Berry College (1179)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Berry College (27)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- Berry College has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than UofSC (64.1%)
Berry College vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry 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 Berry College.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Berry College (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $10,000 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $41,700)
- Berry College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- Berry College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/