Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Clemson ASU Georgia CofC Virginia Tech NC State Auburn Florida State Tennessee Penn State UNC Chapel Hill IU| University of Arizona | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
U of A | UofSC | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | sc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
U of A | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $12,288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
U of A | UofSC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of A | UofSC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
U of A | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $240 |
Diversity |
U of A | UofSC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | UofSC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 50% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 45% | ||
Campus |
U of A | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than UofSC based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 36,579 students)
U of A vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 3.5% more expensive to attend than U of A for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $11,871.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at U of A than University of South Carolina Columbia ($39,340.00 vs. $34,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than UofSC ($18,144 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 14.7% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($12,558 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of South Carolina Columbia (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 144.2% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($16,511 vs. $6,762)
U of A vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or U of A .
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than UofSC (61.5%)
U of A vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of Arizona (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $2,300 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $51,700)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,250)
- U of A graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($196 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A 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/