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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 (46.00%) is lower than South Carolina (61.00%).
  • UTK has higher yield (29.00%) than South Carolina (25.00%).
  • 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 (35,653 students) is larger than UTK (33,805 students) with more enrolled students.
  • UTK ($11,518) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($6,907).
  • South Carolina's graduation rate (78%) is higher than UTK (72%).
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
$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
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
$11,518
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
46.00% Acceptance Rate
29.00% Yield
Enrollment
27,039 Undergraduate
6,766 Graduate
2,236 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
20% Transfer-out Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,665 Faculties (full-time)
6,790 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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