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Overview |
U of A | UofSC | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
U of A | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
U of A | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $240 |
Diversity |
U of A | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 47% | ||
Campus |
U of A | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than UofSC based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 35,653 students)
U of A vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 6.6% more expensive to attend than U of A for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at U of A than University of South Carolina Columbia ($37,827.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than UofSC ($17,075 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 15.9% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($11,780 vs. $13,650)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona as University of South Carolina Columbia (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 122.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($15,279 vs. $6,880)
U of A vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or U of A .
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than UofSC (64.1%)
U of A vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of Arizona (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $2,300 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $51,700)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,250)
- U of A graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($196 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/