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Overview |
Alabama | UofSC | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 91% |
Admission |
Alabama | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 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 | May 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
Alabama | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than UofSC based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 36,579 students)
Alabama vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at UofSC than The University of Alabama ($34,534.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than UofSC ($21,761 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 18.2% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,558 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than The University of Alabama (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 142.4% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($16,394 vs. $6,762)
Alabama vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 39 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Alabama (27)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than UofSC (61.5%)
Alabama vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than The University of Alabama (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $1,800 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $49,900)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,750)
- UofSC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/