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UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina FIU FAU CSU FGCU Elon USC Beaufort Furman USF Main Campus Georgia State| College of Charleston | University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CofC | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | St. Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 4,727 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | usf.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $4,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $15,121 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $11,836 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
CofC | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,147 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $197 |
Diversity |
CofC | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
CofC | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CofC | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than University of South Florida St. Petersburg based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 4,727 students)
CofC vs. University of South Florida St. Petersburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or University of South Florida St. Petersburg?
- College of Charleston is 197.6% more expensive to attend than University of South Florida St. Petersburg for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $4,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.7% higher at CofC than University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus ($35,338.00 vs. $15,121.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus are 9.7% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($11,836 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is ?% larger than aid received University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus ($9,499 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or University of South Florida St. Petersburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Florida St. Petersburg or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 42 points higher than at University of South Florida St. Petersburg (1099)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of South Florida St. Petersburg (24)
CofC vs. University of South Florida St. Petersburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC or University of South Florida St. Petersburg? 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 University of South Florida St. Petersburg and CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus (63% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus earn on average $300 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $46,200)
- University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus students graduate with a $2,353 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($19,147 vs. $21,500)
- University of South Florida St. Petersburg graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($197 vs. $222)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Florida St. Petersburg students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/