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Overview |
OSU | UofSC | ||
| Location | Corvallis, OR | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,292 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oregonstate.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,425 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,238 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,163 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,260 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
OSU | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,651 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 21,169 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
OSU | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $240 |
Diversity |
OSU | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
OSU | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 47% | ||
Campus |
OSU | 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 OSU based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 34,292 students)
OSU vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 17.9% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $10,425.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at UofSC than Oregon State University ($33,528.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than UofSC ($21,163 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 20.9% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($11,780 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Oregon State University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University students is 34.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($9,260 vs. $6,880)
OSU vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OSU or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or OSU .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 107 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at OSU (3.61)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than UofSC (64.1%)
OSU vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU 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 OSU.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Oregon State University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $51,700)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- UofSC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/