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Overview |
Miami | UofSC | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,618 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,635 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,851 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,714 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,928 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,685 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
Miami | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,498 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 28,319 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $240 |
Diversity |
Miami | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Miami | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Miami | 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
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 18,618 students)
Miami vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or UofSC?
- Miami University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($14,635.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Miami than University of South Carolina Columbia ($36,851.00 vs. $34,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Miami ($26,068 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 33.1% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,558 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than University of South Carolina Columbia (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 87.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($12,685 vs. $6,762)
Miami vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 39 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming Miami students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than UofSC (61.5%)
Miami vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $2,600 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,700)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,750)
- UofSC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($240 vs. $255)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/