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Overview |
UofSC | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,653 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,528 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,880 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
UofSC | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,188 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 27,022 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UofSC | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $206 |
Diversity |
UofSC | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UofSC | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Tennessee based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 33,805 students)
UofSC vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or Tennessee?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at UofSC than The University of Tennessee ($33,528.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than UofSC ($21,880 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 3.1% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($11,780 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than The University of Tennessee (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 54% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,593 vs. $6,880)
UofSC vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or UofSC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 6 points higher than at Tennessee (1214)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than UofSC (64.1%)
UofSC vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and UofSC.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than The University of Tennessee (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $4,600 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $51,700)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/