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Overview |
Georgia State | UofSC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
Georgia State | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Georgia State based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 34,974 students)
Georgia State vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 71.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at UofSC than Georgia State University ($34,534.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than UofSC ($16,390 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 30% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($12,558 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than University of South Carolina Columbia (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 61.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,928 vs. $6,762)
Georgia State vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 164 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Georgia State has a higher acceptance rate (62.3%) than UofSC (61.5%)
Georgia State vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Georgia State University (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $5,500 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $46,200)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $449 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,699)
- UofSC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/