South Carolina vs. TAMU

The following statements compare University of South Carolina-Columbia and Texas A & M University-College Station with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • TAMU's tuition ($40,328) is more expensive than South Carolina ($34,943).
  • South Carolina's acceptance rate (61.49%) is lower than TAMU (63.25%).
  • TAMU has higher yield (42.78%) than South Carolina (25.50%).
  • South Carolina's SAT score (1,270) is higher than TAMU (1,260).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
  • TAMU (74,014 students) is larger than South Carolina (35,653 students) with more enrolled students.
  • TAMU ($11,036) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($7,223).
  • TAMU's graduation rate (84%) is higher than South Carolina (78%).
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
27,343 Undergraduate
8,310 Graduate
3,171 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
16% 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
Texas A & M University-College Station

Texas A & M University-College Station

Public, 4 years • College Station, TX #58 National Universities, #3 in Texas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,841 In-State
$40,328 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,036
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
63.25% Acceptance Rate
42.78% Yield
Enrollment
57,512 Undergraduate
16,502 Graduate
3,414 Online Students
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
3,299 Faculties (full-time)
10,467 Staffs (full-time)
$116,585 Faculty Salary
$67,426 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-11,357 capacity
Graduation
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