West Florida vs. South Carolina
The following statements compare University of West Florida 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 West Florida ($18,658).
- West Florida's acceptance rate (56.87%) is lower than South Carolina (61.49%).
- West Florida has higher yield (26.88%) than South Carolina (25.50%).
- South Carolina's SAT score (1,270) is higher than West Florida (1,120).
- South Carolina's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than West Florida (22 to 1).
- South Carolina (36,579 students) is larger than West Florida (14,371 students) with more enrolled students.
- West Florida ($8,250) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($7,223).
- South Carolina's graduation rate (78%) is higher than West Florida (62%).

University of West Florida
Public, 4 years • Pensacola, FL #192 National Universities, #15 in Florida more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$5,776 In-State
$18,658 out-of-state
$18,658 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,250
Test Scores
1,120 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
56.87% Acceptance Rate
26.88% Yield
Enrollment
9,661 Undergraduate
4,710 Graduate
7,077 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
6% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
322 Faculties (full-time)
1,165 Staffs (full-time)
$81,900 Faculty Salary
$55,757 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,124 annual charge
-1,534 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,405 annual charge

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Public, 4 years • Columbia, SC #169 National Universities, #4 in South Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,688 In-State
$34,943 out-of-state
$34,943 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,223
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
61.49% Acceptance Rate
25.50% Yield
Enrollment
28,470 Undergraduate
8,109 Graduate
3,068 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,753 Faculties (full-time)
5,742 Staffs (full-time)
$102,889 Faculty Salary
$64,188 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
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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