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The University of Alabama vs. South Carolina

The following statements compare The University of Alabama and University of South Carolina-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • South Carolina's tuition ($34,943) is more expensive than The University of Alabama ($33,200).
  • South Carolina's acceptance rate (61.49%) is lower than The University of Alabama (75.82%).
  • South Carolina has higher yield (25.50%) than The University of Alabama (18.69%).
  • The University of Alabama's SAT score (1,280) is higher than South Carolina (1,270).
  • South Carolina's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than The University of Alabama (19 to 1).
  • The University of Alabama (38,644 students) is larger than South Carolina (35,653 students) with more enrolled students.
  • The University of Alabama ($14,421) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($6,907).
  • South Carolina's graduation rate (78%) is higher than The University of Alabama (72%).
The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama

Public, 4 years • Tuscaloosa, AL #201 National Universities, #5 in Alabama more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,900 In-State
$33,200 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$14,421
Test Scores
1,280 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
75.82% Acceptance Rate
18.69% Yield
Enrollment
32,458 Undergraduate
6,186 Graduate
5,820 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,517 Faculties (full-time)
5,980 Staffs (full-time)
$94,993 Faculty Salary
$62,112 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,250 annual charge
-9,294 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,616 annual charge
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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,688 In-State
$34,943 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,907
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
61.49% Acceptance Rate
25.50% Yield
Enrollment
27,343 Undergraduate
8,310 Graduate
3,171 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,693 Faculties (full-time)
5,639 Staffs (full-time)
$102,889 Faculty Salary
$64,188 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,750 annual charge
-9,956 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,808 annual charge
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