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 UF ($28,659).
  • It is harder to admit to UF than South Carolina.
  • UF has a higher submitted SAT score (1,390) than South Carolina (1,280).
  • UF has higher submitted ACT score (31) than South Carolina (29).
  • UF has more students with 55,211 students while South Carolina has 35,653 students.
  • UF has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while South Carolina's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • UF has more full-time faculties with 2,902 faculties while South Carolina has 1,693 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Florida and University of South Carolina-Columbia.
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UFvs.South Carolina
Gainesville, FloridaLocationColumbia, 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$6,381
Out-Of-State$28,659
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,688
Out-Of-State$34,934
89%% Receiving Financial Aid93%
$9,523Average Amount of Financial Aid$6,907
23.35 %Acceptance Rates64.05 %
43.92 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)24.33 %
1,390SAT Score1,280
31ACT Score29
90 %Graduation Rate78 %
6 %Transfer-out Rate15 %
97 %Retention Rate90 %
55,211Student Population35,653
2,902Number of Faculties1,693
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, 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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