University of Southern California vs University of South Carolina

Has two campuses located in Los Angeles: University Park having Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and many professional schools; Health Science campus having Keck School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and three teaching hospitals. 

The USC system creates a statewide presence through multiple locations -- the research university in Columbia, the comprehensive universities in Aiken, Beaufort and Upstate, the Palmetto College campuses in Lancaster, Salkehatchie, Sumter and Union, and its online campus -- providing great opportunities for students and communities.

Cultural Communities: Asian Pacific American Student Services, LGBT Resource Center, International Services, etc;

Graduate, Undergraduate and Residential Student Governance; 

Volunteer Center; Trojan Marching Band; Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention Services

There are state-of-the-art academic and administrative buildings, athletic facilities, university housing, food locations, parking lots, green spaces, and pathways on USC's stunning 359-acre main campus in downtown Columbia. In addition, USC runs seven satellite campuses in various cities, including Lancaster, Salkehatchie, Sumter, Union, Aiken, Beaufort, and Upstate.

The University of South Carolina campus offers a vast array of opportunities that are constantly expanding. Your time there will be used to discover hobbies, make plans for the future, and make connections with people who might end up being part of your life forever.

• South Carolina's campus dining offers a unique fusion of local favourites and global flavours. In addition to local options, our more than 30 campus locations also provide well-known regional and national favourites. Even Grubhub offers smartphone and kiosk ordering for incredibly convenient pick-up.
• The university has more than 500 clubs and organisations for students to take part in.
• Students who appreciate the outdoors and the natural world are welcome in this neighbourhood. Through trekking, rock climbing, canoeing, hiking, biking, caving, environmental outreach, and other activities, students can explore the stunning southeast.
• A whole city's worth of artwork, exhibits, culture, cinema, and events are located just outside of campus, and this number increases daily. Three ballet companies, a National Medal-level art museum, an art house movie theatre, and dozens of theatres, including the oldest community theatre structure still in operation in the nation are all found in Columbia.
• At the University of South Carolina, students can lead vibrant, active lives both inside and outside of the classroom. The campus offers a vast array of amenities, services, excursions, and other activities focused on fitness.

Neil Armstrong (astronaut); George Lucas (creator of Star Wars); Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (former Prime Minister of Pakistan); John Wayne (Academy Award winner); Andrew Viterbi (co-founder of Qualcomm Inc.); Will Ferrell (actor)

• Ainsley Earhardt (author and television host)
• Lindsey Graham (politician and author)
• Alex English (basketball player, coach and businessman)
• Jasper Johns (painter, sculptor)