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