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The University Of Alabama vs University Of South Carolina Columbia

Compare the rivalry schools - The University of Alabama and University of South Carolina-Columbia.

The University of Alabama is a Public, 4-years school located in Tuscaloosa, AL and University of South Carolina-Columbia (South Carolina) is a Public, 4-years school located in Columbia, SC. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia has higher submitted SAT score (1,280) than The University of Alabama (1,260).
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia (64.05% acceptance rate) is tighter than The University of Alabama (80.06% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • The University of Alabama (38,644 students) is larger than University of South Carolina-Columbia (35,653 students).
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia has more expensive tuition & fees of $34,934 than The University of Alabama($33,200).
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia has more full-time faculties of 1,693 faculties than The University of Alabama(1,517 facluties).
The University Of Alabama vs University Of South Carolina Columbia
The University of AlabamaUniversity of South Carolina-Columbia
LocationTuscaloosa, ALColumbia, SC
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$33,200
$11,900 for Alabama residents
$34,934
$12,688 for South Carolina residents
Graduate Tuition$33,040
$11,740 for Alabama residents
$30,160
$13,774 for South Carolina residents
Test Scores1,2601,280
Acceptance Rate80%64%
Admission Yield19%24%
Student Population38,644
32,458 undergraduate
35,653
27,343 undergraduate
Number of Faculty1,517 Full-time
469 part-time
1,693 Full-time
631 part-time
Number of Staffs5,980 Full-time
940 part-time
5,639 Full-time
2,094 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio19 to 118 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$14,421$6,907
Graduation Rate72%78%
Transfer-out Rate18%15%
Retention Rate87%90%