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 University of Kentucky ($33,406).
  • It is harder to admit to South Carolina than University of Kentucky.
  • South Carolina has a higher submitted SAT score (1,280) than University of Kentucky (1,180).
  • South Carolina has higher submitted ACT score (29) than University of Kentucky (24).
  • South Carolina has more students with 35,653 students while University of Kentucky has 31,547 students.
  • University of Kentucky has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while South Carolina's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • University of Kentucky has more full-time faculties with 1,754 faculties while South Carolina has 1,693 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of South Carolina-Columbia and University of Kentucky.
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South Carolinavs.University of Kentucky
Columbia, South CarolinaLocationLexington, Kentucky
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$12,688
Out-Of-State$34,934
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$13,212
Out-Of-State$33,406
93%% Receiving Financial Aid88%
$6,907Average Amount of Financial Aid$11,981
64.05 %Acceptance Rates94.89 %
24.33 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)28.89 %
1,280SAT Score1,180
29ACT Score24
78 %Graduation Rate68 %
15 %Transfer-out Rate-
90 %Retention Rate85 %
35,653Student Population31,547
1,693Number of Faculties1,754
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 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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