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South Carolina vs. UTK

The following statements compare University of South Carolina-Columbia and The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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 UTK ($31,974).
  • UTK's acceptance rate (45.99%) is lower than South Carolina (61.49%).
  • UTK has higher yield (28.83%) than South Carolina (25.50%).
  • South Carolina's SAT score (1,270) is higher than UTK (1,260).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
  • South Carolina (36,579 students) is larger than UTK (36,304 students) with more enrolled students.
  • UTK ($11,426) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($7,223).
  • South Carolina's graduation rate (78%) is higher than UTK (73%).
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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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,484 In-State
$31,974 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,426
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
45.99% Acceptance Rate
28.83% Yield
Enrollment
28,883 Undergraduate
7,421 Graduate
2,757 Online Students
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,834 Faculties (full-time)
7,719 Staffs (full-time)
$105,104 Faculty Salary
$60,159 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-8,700 capacity
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