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Clemson Georgia CofC Virginia Tech NC State Miami Auburn Florida State IU Kentucky Tennessee Ohio State| University of Cincinnati Main Campus | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC | UofSC | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,338 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,892 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,904 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,048 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,511 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 91% |
Admission |
UC | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,165 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 29,077 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
UC | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UC | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UC | 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than UofSC based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 36,579 students)
UC vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 3.3% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at UofSC than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($34,534.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than UofSC ($21,511 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 3.9% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,558 vs. $13,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (91% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Cincinnati Main Campus students is 21.2% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($8,195 vs. $6,762)
UC vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 55 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.69) as students at UofSC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UofSC (61.5%)
UC vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $6,100 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- UC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/