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Overview |
CSU | UofSC | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
CSU | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 South Carolina Columbia is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 3,418 students)
CSU vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UofSC?
- Charleston Southern University is 140% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at UofSC than Charleston Southern University ($33,528.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than UofSC ($17,536 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 4.7% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,250 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than University of South Carolina Columbia (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 284% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($26,417 vs. $6,880)
CSU vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 190 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than UofSC (64.1%)
CSU vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Charleston Southern University (70% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $11,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $39,800)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/