MSU vs. South Carolina
The following statements compare Montana State University 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 MSU ($31,337).
- South Carolina's acceptance rate (61.00%) is lower than MSU (87.00%).
- South Carolina has higher yield (25.00%) than MSU (19.00%).
- South Carolina's SAT score (1,270) is higher than MSU (1,160).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
- South Carolina (35,653 students) is larger than MSU (16,681 students) with more enrolled students.
- South Carolina ($6,907) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($5,742).
- South Carolina's graduation rate (78%) is higher than MSU (56%).
Montana State University
Public, 4 years • Bozeman, MT #150 National Universities, #1 in Montana 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
$8,083 In-State
$31,337 out-of-state
$31,337 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,742
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
87.00% Acceptance Rate
19.00% Yield
Enrollment
14,625 Undergraduate
2,056 Graduate
1,074 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
736 Faculties (full-time)
2,517 Staffs (full-time)
$77,421 Faculty Salary
$58,063 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,764 capacity
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
$6,907
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
61.00% Acceptance Rate
25.00% 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
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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