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Clemson Georgia CofC Virginia Tech NC State Auburn Florida State Tennessee UCF FAU Penn State UNC Chapel Hill| University of North Florida | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNF | UofSC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,406 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,192 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,338 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,742 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
UNF | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,744 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 13,920 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
UNF | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $240 |
Diversity |
UNF | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNF | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UNF | 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 UNF based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 16,406 students)
UNF vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 187% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at UofSC than University of North Florida ($33,528.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than UofSC ($11,338 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 15.6% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,192 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida than University of South Carolina Columbia (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Florida students is 27.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($8,742 vs. $6,880)
UNF vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or UNF .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 80 points higher than at UNF (1140)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNF (25)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UNF has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than UofSC (64.1%)
UNF vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF 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 UNF.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of North Florida (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $4,500 more per year than UNF graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $47,200)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,250)
- UNF graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($165 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNF students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/