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Overview |
UofSC | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,653 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,528 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,880 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 57% |
Admission |
UofSC | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,188 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 27,022 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UofSC | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $218 |
Diversity |
UofSC | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UofSC | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 75% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 3,876 students)
UofSC vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 391% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.9% higher at University of Richmond than University of South Carolina Columbia ($60,330.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Richmond ($22,427 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 26.2% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($11,780 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Richmond (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 574.2% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($46,385 vs. $6,880)
UofSC vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or UofSC .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 117 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
UofSC vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and UofSC.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (83% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $22,200 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $51,700)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $2,102 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($21,148 vs. $23,250)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($218 vs. $240)
- More University of Richmond graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/