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Overview |
OU | UofSC | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,145 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,070 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,310 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,900 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,830 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
OU | UofSC | ||
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| Applied | 22,337 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 17,097 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OU | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $240 |
Diversity |
OU | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
OU | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 45% | ||
Campus |
OU | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 29,145 students)
OU vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 142.4% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at UofSC than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($34,534.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than UofSC ($19,900 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 6% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,558 vs. $13,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of South Carolina Columbia (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 60.2% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,830 vs. $6,762)
OU vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or OU .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 16 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than UofSC (61.5%)
OU vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU 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 OU.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $7,600 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $51,700)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- OU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/