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Overview |
UMass | UofSC | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
UMass | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 |
UMass | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $240 |
Diversity |
UMass | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
UMass | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UMass | 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
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 32,229 students)
UMass vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or UofSC?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 31.7% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at UMass than University of South Carolina Columbia ($37,405.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than UofSC ($22,291 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 19.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($11,780 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Massachusetts Amherst (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 79.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($12,350 vs. $6,880)
UMass vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 6 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming UMass students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $3,500 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $51,700)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/