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Overview |
UofSC | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,653 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,528 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,880 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 59% |
Admission |
UofSC | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,188 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 27,022 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UofSC | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $193 |
Diversity |
UofSC | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UofSC | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than UofSC based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 35,653 students)
UofSC vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or Texas A&M?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 31.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Texas A&M than University of South Carolina Columbia ($36,239.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University College Station than UofSC ($20,375 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 2% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,550 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Texas A&M University College Station (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 78.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($12,278 vs. $6,880)
UofSC vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or UofSC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 8 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming UofSC students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Texas A&M (28)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than Texas A&M (62.6%)
UofSC vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and UofSC.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $13,900 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $51,700)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,250)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($193 vs. $240)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/