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Clemson U of A Georgia CofC Virginia Tech NC State Auburn Florida State UC Riverside San Diego State UB Tennessee| Arizona State University | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | UofSC | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
ASU | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
ASU | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $240 |
Diversity |
ASU | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 47% | ||
Campus |
ASU | UofSC | ||
| 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
- Arizona State University is larger than than UofSC based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 35,653 students)
ASU vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 11.9% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $10,978.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at UofSC than Arizona State University ($33,528.00 vs. $29,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than UofSC ($14,808 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 24.9% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($11,780 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Arizona State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 80% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($12,381 vs. $6,880)
ASU vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or ASU .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 62 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than UofSC (64.1%)
ASU vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Arizona State University (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Arizona State University earn on average $900 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $51,700)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $2,972 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($20,278 vs. $23,250)
- ASU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($209 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU 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/