The University of Alabama View More Rivals | University of South Carolina-Columbia View More Rivals | |
#201 in National Universities #5 in Alabama | Rankings | #169 in National Universities #4 in South Carolina |
Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
Tuscaloosa, AL | Location | Columbia, SC |
Known as | South Carolina | |
2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
$11,900 Alabama residents $33,200 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,688 South Carolina residents $34,934 out-of-state |
$11,740 Alabama residents $33,040 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,774 South Carolina residents $30,160 out-of-state |
$14,421 | Financial Aid | $6,907 |
Admission | ||
$40 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $50 graduate |
53.30% | Acceptance Rate | 72.31% |
36.45% | Yield | 31.25% |
1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT |
Student Population | ||
38,644 | Total Students | 35,653 |
32,458 | Undergraduate | 27,343 |
6,186 | Graduate | 8,310 |
5,820 | Online Enrollment | 3,171 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
72% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
18% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
87% | Retention Rate | 90% |
$51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,900 |
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989) $6,100 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) $7,360 average annual costs |
✔ (99 meals per week) $4,426 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,420 average annual costs |
Faculties and Staffs | ||
19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
1,517 Full-time 469 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,693 Full-time 631 Part-time |
5,980 Full-time 940 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,639 Full-time 2,094 Part-time |
$94,993 for Faculties $62,112 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,889 for Faculties $64,188 Part-time |