- South University-Columbia is a private school while University of South Carolina-Columbia (South Carolina) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- South Carolina has more expensive tuition of $34,934 than South University-Columbia ($18,238).
- South Carolina is larger with 35,653 students than South University-Columbia (510 students).
| South University-Columbia View More Rivals | University of South Carolina-Columbia View More Rivals | |
| #17 in South Carolina | Rankings | #169 in National Universities #4 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Columbia, SC |
| Known as | South Carolina | |
| 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) | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $18,238 | Undergraduate | $12,688 South Carolina residents $34,934 out-of-state |
| $16,536 | Graduate | $13,774 South Carolina residents $30,160 out-of-state |
| $5,514 | Financial Aid | $6,907 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 72.31% | |
| Yield | 31.25% | |
| Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 510 | Total Students | 35,653 |
| 420 | Undergraduate | 27,343 |
| 90 | Graduate | 8,310 |
| 194 | Online Enrollment | 3,171 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 7% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 46% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $40,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) $7,360 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,420 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 19 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,693 Full-time 631 Part-time |
| 69 Full-time 95 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,639 Full-time 2,094 Part-time |
| $56,184 for Faculties $76,290 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,889 for Faculties $64,188 Part-time |