Side-by-side
James Madison University vs University of South Carolina-Columbia
The numbers that actually decide it — net price after aid, how hard each is to get into, and how many students finish — compared straight across. Net price beats sticker price every time.
Same c setting in the South, but higher admit rate (72% vs 60%) — a likelier admit with a similar feel.
| James Madison University | University of South Carolina-Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 72% | 60% |
| Net price (in-state) what the average family actually pays after aid | $14,250 | $12,688 |
| Net price (out-of-state) | $31,604 | $35,972 |
| Sticker tuition (in-state) | $14,250 | $12,688 |
| Sticker tuition (out-of-state) | $31,604 | $35,972 |
| Graduation rate | 80% | 78% |
| Total enrollment | 20,888 | 29,820 |
Net price = sticker price minus the average grant aid for that school (IPEDS / Dept. of Education data). Real numbers vary by family income and student stats — verify each school's own Net Price Calculator before committing. Canonical: /compare/james-madison-university-vs-university-of-south-carolina-columbia.