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Clemson Purdue Georgia CofC Virginia Tech NC State Iowa Michigan State Auburn Florida State Miami Kentucky| Indiana University Bloomington | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU | UofSC | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,527 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,312 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,004 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,380 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,282 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,857 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 91% |
Admission |
IU | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,279 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 43,624 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $240 |
Diversity |
IU | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IU | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 45% | ||
Campus |
IU | 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
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than UofSC based on total student enrollment (47,527 students vs. 36,579 students)
IU vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 19.2% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $10,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at IU than University of South Carolina Columbia ($39,004.00 vs. $34,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than UofSC ($16,282 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 6.5% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($12,558 vs. $13,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Indiana University Bloomington (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Bloomington students is 45.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($9,857 vs. $6,762)
IU vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or IU .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 21 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than UofSC (61.5%)
IU vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $4,500 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $51,700)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- IU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More IU 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/