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Clemson OSU Georgia CofC Virginia Tech NC State Auburn Florida State UW-Seattle Tennessee Penn State UNC Chapel Hill| University of Oregon | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UO | UofSC | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,786 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uoregon.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UO | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,014 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,647 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,840 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,917 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,547 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 91% |
Admission |
UO | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,400 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 33,532 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UO | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UO | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,101 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $240 |
Diversity |
UO | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UO | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UO | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than UO based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 23,786 students)
UO vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UO or UofSC?
- University of Oregon is 5.9% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($13,014.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at UO than University of South Carolina Columbia ($40,647.00 vs. $34,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oregon than UofSC ($23,917 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 26.1% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($12,558 vs. $15,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Oregon (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oregon students is 26.4% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($8,547 vs. $6,762)
UO vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UO or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or UO .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 101 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than UofSC (61.5%)
UO vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UO 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 UO.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of Oregon (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $2,700 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $2,149 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($21,101 vs. $23,250)
- UO graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($218 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/