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Overview |
AAMU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
AAMU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 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 |
AAMU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $232 |
Diversity |
AAMU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
AAMU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 4,913 students)
AAMU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 30.2% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Alabama A & M University ($22,170.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than AAMU ($13,835 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 0% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($9,520 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Alabama A & M University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 19.6% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($12,038 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 100 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming University of South Carolina-Upstate students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman AAMU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.02) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Alabama A & M University (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $5,000 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $34,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $35,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($232 vs. $361)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/