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Overview |
PC | UofSC | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #371 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,200 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,200 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,713 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,241 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
PC | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,359 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 2,430 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 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 | Sep 21, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PC | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $240 |
Diversity |
PC | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
PC | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 45% | ||
Campus |
PC | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 1,136 students)
PC vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or UofSC?
- Presbyterian College is 227.1% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at PC than University of South Carolina Columbia ($40,200.00 vs. $34,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than UofSC ($20,058 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 1.2% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($12,558 vs. $12,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 450.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($37,241 vs. $6,762)
PC vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or PC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 138 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at PC (3.6)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than UofSC (61.5%)
PC vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Presbyterian College (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $4,000 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $47,700)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $2,858 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,108)
- UofSC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($240 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/