The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • South Carolina has more expensive tuition & fees ($34,934) than Auburn University ($33,944).
  • It is harder to admit to Auburn University than South Carolina.
  • Auburn University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,300) than South Carolina (1,280).
  • South Carolina has higher submitted ACT score (27) than Auburn University (27).
  • South Carolina has more students with 35,653 students while Auburn University has 31,764 students.
  • South Carolina has a lower number of students per faculty with 18 to 1 while Auburn University's ratio is 20 to 1.
  • South Carolina has more full-time faculties with 1,693 faculties while Auburn University has 1,428 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Auburn University and University of South Carolina-Columbia.
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Auburn Universityvs.South Carolina
Auburn, AlabamaLocationColumbia, South Carolina
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$12,536
Out-Of-State$33,944
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,688
Out-Of-State$34,934
65%% Receiving Financial Aid93%
$9,724Average Amount of Financial Aid$6,907
43.74 %Acceptance Rates64.05 %
26.53 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)24.33 %
1,300SAT Score1,280
27ACT Score29
80 %Graduation Rate78 %
12 %Transfer-out Rate15 %
93 %Retention Rate90 %
31,764Student Population35,653
1,428Number of Faculties1,693
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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