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University Of Kentucky vs University Of South Carolina Columbia

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

University of Kentucky is a Public, 4-years school located in Lexington, KY 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 University of Kentucky (1,180).
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia (64.05% acceptance rate) is tighter than University of Kentucky (94.89% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia (35,653 students) is larger than University of Kentucky (31,547 students).
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia has more expensive tuition & fees of $34,934 than University of Kentucky($33,406).
  • University of Kentucky has more full-time faculties of 1,754 faculties than University of South Carolina-Columbia(1,693 facluties).
University Of Kentucky vs University Of South Carolina Columbia
University of KentuckyUniversity of South Carolina-Columbia
LocationLexington, KYColumbia, SC
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$33,406
$13,212 for Kentucky residents
$34,934
$12,688 for South Carolina residents
Graduate Tuition$35,459
$14,330 for Kentucky residents
$30,160
$13,774 for South Carolina residents
Test Scores1,1801,280
Acceptance Rate95%64%
Admission Yield29%24%
Student Population31,547
22,735 undergraduate
35,653
27,343 undergraduate
Number of Faculty1,754 Full-time
333 part-time
1,693 Full-time
631 part-time
Number of Staffs10,702 Full-time
1,528 part-time
5,639 Full-time
2,094 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 118 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$11,981$6,907
Graduation Rate68%78%
Transfer-out Rate0%15%
Retention Rate85%90%