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Clemson Florida State Georgia CofC UCF Virginia Tech NC State Miami Auburn UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue| University of Florida | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | UofSC | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,814 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,521 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,724 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
Florida | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,375 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 15,707 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $240 |
Diversity |
Florida | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Florida | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Florida | 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 Florida is larger than than UofSC based on total student enrollment (54,814 students vs. 36,579 students)
Florida vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 174.5% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at UofSC than University of Florida ($34,534.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than UofSC ($11,521 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 9.2% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,500 vs. $12,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Florida (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 58.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,724 vs. $6,762)
Florida vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 57 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming Florida students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Florida (24%)
Florida vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida 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 Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (84% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $10,900 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $51,700)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $7,435 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($15,815 vs. $23,250)
- Florida graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($163 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/