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Overview |
UofSC | Utah | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,653 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,528 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,880 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
UofSC | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,188 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 27,022 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UofSC | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $155 |
Diversity |
UofSC | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UofSC | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 34,734 students)
UofSC vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or Utah?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 50.3% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at UofSC than University of Utah ($33,528.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than UofSC ($12,399 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 3% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,437 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of South Carolina Columbia (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 40.9% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($9,696 vs. $6,880)
UofSC vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or UofSC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 90 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UofSC (64.1%)
UofSC vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC or Utah? 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 Utah and UofSC.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of Utah (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $9,600 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $51,700)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,250)
- Utah graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($155 vs. $240)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/