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Clemson ISU Georgia CofC Virginia Tech NC State IU Auburn Florida State Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska| University of Iowa | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | UofSC | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Iowa | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Iowa | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $240 |
Diversity |
Iowa | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Iowa | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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 South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Iowa based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 30,015 students)
Iowa vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 41.1% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at UofSC than University of Iowa ($33,528.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than UofSC ($19,587 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 2.6% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,476 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Iowa (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Iowa students is 44.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($9,959 vs. $6,880)
Iowa vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 56 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UofSC (64.1%)
Iowa vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $8,100 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,700)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $1,634 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($21,616 vs. $23,250)
- Iowa graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($223 vs. $240)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/