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 Arkansas ($28,772).
  • It is harder to admit to South Carolina than Arkansas.
  • South Carolina has a higher submitted SAT score (1,110) than Arkansas (1,110).
  • South Carolina has higher submitted ACT score (24) than Arkansas (24).
  • South Carolina has more students with 35,653 students while Arkansas has 30,936 students.
  • South Carolina has a lower number of students per faculty with 18 to 1 while Arkansas's ratio is 20 to 1.
  • South Carolina has more full-time faculties with 1,693 faculties while Arkansas has 1,270 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Arkansas and University of South Carolina-Columbia.
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Arkansasvs.South Carolina
Fayetteville, ArkansasLocationColumbia, 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$9,748
Out-Of-State$28,772
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,688
Out-Of-State$34,934
59%% Receiving Financial Aid93%
$8,877Average Amount of Financial Aid$6,907
78.93 %Acceptance Rates64.05 %
34.30 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)24.33 %
1,110SAT Score1,280
24ACT Score29
69 %Graduation Rate78 %
-Transfer-out Rate15 %
86 %Retention Rate90 %
30,936Student Population35,653
1,270Number 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 services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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