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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Georgia NC State UNCW CofC UNCG Virginia Tech ECU Auburn Florida State ASU| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNC Charlotte | UofSC | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,551 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncc.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Charlotte | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,812 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,936 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,896 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,951 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
UNC Charlotte | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,355 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 17,007 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNC Charlotte | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Charlotte | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
UNC Charlotte | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNC Charlotte | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UNC Charlotte | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than UNC Charlotte based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 29,551 students)
UNC Charlotte vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Charlotte or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 222.4% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at UofSC than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($33,528.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than UofSC ($13,951 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 9.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($11,780 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Charlotte students is 14.9% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($7,907 vs. $6,880)
UNC Charlotte vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Charlotte or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or UNC Charlotte .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 127 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than UofSC (64.1%)
UNC Charlotte vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $3,100 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $48,600)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/