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Overview |
MTC | UofSC | ||
| Location | West Columbia, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,978 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandstech.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MTC | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,788 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,536 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,457 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,433 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,599 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
MTC | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | - | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MTC | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MTC | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,200 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $240 |
Diversity |
MTC | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MTC | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 45% | ||
Campus |
MTC | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than MTC based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 8,978 students)
MTC vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MTC or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 117.9% more expensive to attend than MTC for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.1% higher at UofSC than Midlands Technical College ($34,534.00 vs. $13,536.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midlands Technical College than UofSC ($5,433 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 7.2% lower than costs at Midlands Technical College ($12,558 vs. $13,457)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midlands Technical College than University of South Carolina Columbia (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midlands Technical College students is 12.4% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($7,599 vs. $6,762)
Which college is harder to get into, MTC or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or MTC .
MTC vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MTC 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 MTC.
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $19,500 more per year than MTC graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $32,200)
- Midlands Technical College students graduate with a $13,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($10,000 vs. $23,250)
- MTC graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($103 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MTC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/