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Clemson Georgia CofC Virginia Tech NC State Auburn Florida State Iowa ISU Tennessee Penn State UNC Chapel Hill| University of Nebraska Lincoln | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nebraska | UofSC | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Nebraska | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 |
Nebraska | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $240 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Nebraska | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | 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 Nebraska based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 23,805 students)
Nebraska vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 58.1% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at UofSC than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($33,528.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than UofSC ($16,805 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 5.5% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,780 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Nebraska Lincoln (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 59% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,941 vs. $6,880)
Nebraska vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 75 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than UofSC (64.1%)
Nebraska vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $2,100 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($21,700 vs. $23,250)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($224 vs. $240)
- More Nebraska 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/