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Overview |
ABAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Tifton, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,647 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abac.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,260 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,306 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ABAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,573 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ABAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $232 |
Diversity |
ABAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ABAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
ABAC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than ABAC based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 3,647 students)
ABAC vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABAC or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 337.3% more expensive to attend than ABAC for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.1% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($22,170.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($7,260 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are 15.7% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($8,230 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 64.8% larger than aid received Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($12,038 vs. $7,306)
ABAC vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ABAC or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or ABAC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 17 points higher than at ABAC (933)
- Incoming ABAC students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman ABAC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (2.85) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than ABAC (67%)
ABAC vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABAC or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of South Carolina-Upstate and ABAC.
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $4,500 more per year than ABAC graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $34,800)
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($16,500 vs. $22,500)
- ABAC graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($170 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABAC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/