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Clemson UCF Florida State Georgia CofC UT Virginia Tech NC State Auburn Florida FGCU Tennessee| University of South Florida Main Campus | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF Main Campus | UofSC | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,600 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #423 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usf.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF Main Campus | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,559 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,473 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,622 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,004 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,066 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
USF Main Campus | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,568 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 28,801 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.9% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USF Main Campus | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF Main Campus | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,147 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $240 |
Diversity |
USF Main Campus | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
USF Main Campus | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 47% | ||
Campus |
USF Main Campus | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than UofSC based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 35,653 students)
USF Main Campus vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF Main Campus or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 169.5% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.7% higher at UofSC than University of South Florida Main Campus ($33,528.00 vs. $15,473.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Florida Main Campus than UofSC ($11,004 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 7.1% lower than costs at University of South Florida Main Campus ($11,780 vs. $12,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of South Florida Main Campus (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Florida Main Campus students is 60.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,066 vs. $6,880)
USF Main Campus vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF Main Campus or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or USF Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 43 points higher than at USF Main Campus (1177)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at USF Main Campus (26)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at USF Main Campus (3.64)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than USF Main Campus (43.9%)
USF Main Campus vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF Main Campus 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 USF Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of South Florida Main Campus (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $5,200 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $46,500)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $4,103 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($19,147 vs. $23,250)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($197 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/