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Overview |
Georgia | UofSC | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Georgia | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $240 |
Diversity |
Georgia | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than UofSC based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 35,653 students)
Georgia vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at UofSC than University of Georgia ($33,528.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than UofSC ($17,180 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 8% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,904 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Georgia (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 68% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,559 vs. $6,880)
Georgia vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 32 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming Georgia students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $4,700 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $51,700)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $4,104 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($19,146 vs. $23,250)
- Georgia graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($197 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/