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Kentucky vs. South Carolina

The following statements compare University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky ($33,406).
  • South Carolina's acceptance rate (61.49%) is lower than Kentucky (92.38%).
  • South Carolina has higher yield (25.50%) than Kentucky (24.68%).
  • South Carolina's SAT score (1,270) is higher than Kentucky (1,170).
  • Kentucky's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than South Carolina (18 to 1).
  • South Carolina (36,579 students) is larger than Kentucky (32,703 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Kentucky ($12,161) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($7,223).
  • South Carolina's graduation rate (78%) is higher than Kentucky (70%).
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Public, 4 years • Lexington, KY #92 National Universities, #1 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,212 In-State
$33,406 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,161
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
92.38% Acceptance Rate
24.68% Yield
Enrollment
23,930 Undergraduate
8,773 Graduate
4,695 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,710 Faculties (full-time)
10,549 Staffs (full-time)
$98,993 Faculty Salary
$62,530 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,362 annual charge
-8,300 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,880 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
$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
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,750 annual charge
-9,956 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,808 annual charge
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