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University Of South Carolina Columbia vs University Of Kentucky

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

University of South Carolina-Columbia (South Carolina) is a Public, 4-years school located in Columbia, SC and University of Kentucky is a Public, 4-years school located in Lexington, KY. 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 South Carolina Columbia vs University Of Kentucky
University of South Carolina-ColumbiaUniversity of Kentucky
LocationColumbia, SCLexington, KY
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$34,934
$12,688 for South Carolina residents
$33,406
$13,212 for Kentucky residents
Graduate Tuition$30,160
$13,774 for South Carolina residents
$35,459
$14,330 for Kentucky residents
Test Scores1,2801,180
Acceptance Rate64%95%
Admission Yield24%29%
Student Population35,653
27,343 undergraduate
31,547
22,735 undergraduate
Number of Faculty1,693 Full-time
631 part-time
1,754 Full-time
333 part-time
Number of Staffs5,639 Full-time
2,094 part-time
10,702 Full-time
1,528 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 117 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$6,907$11,981
Graduation Rate78%68%
Transfer-out Rate15%0%
Retention Rate90%85%