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Clemson Colorado State CU Denver DU Colorado School of Mines Georgia CofC Utah Virginia Tech NC State Auburn UCCS| University of Colorado Boulder | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | UofSC | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 98% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CU Boulder | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than UofSC based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 35,653 students)
CU Boulder vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 6.7% more expensive to attend than CU Boulder for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at CU Boulder than University of South Carolina Columbia ($38,770.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Boulder than UofSC ($21,836 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 37.1% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($11,780 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Colorado Boulder (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Boulder students is 52.3% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,477 vs. $6,880)
CU Boulder vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 8 points higher than at CU Boulder (1212)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at CU Boulder (27)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than UofSC (64.1%)
CU Boulder vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of Colorado Boulder (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $5,200 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $51,700)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/