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Overview |
UofSC | VCU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,653 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,528 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,880 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
UofSC | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,188 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 27,022 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
UofSC | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
UofSC | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UofSC | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | VCU | ||
| 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 VCU based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 28,082 students)
UofSC vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at VCU than University of South Carolina Columbia ($33,726.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than UofSC ($21,294 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 4.2% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,780 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Virginia Commonwealth University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 82.9% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($12,583 vs. $6,880)
UofSC vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or UofSC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 123 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than UofSC (64.1%)
UofSC vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC or VCU? 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 VCU and UofSC.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $4,200 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University and UofSC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,250 vs. $23,250)
- Virginia Commonwealth University and UofSC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/