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Overview |
AU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
AU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
AU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $232 |
Diversity |
AU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
AU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 6% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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 | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 4,121 students)
AU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Anderson University is 175.3% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at AU than University of South Carolina Upstate ($30,860.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than AU ($13,835 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 18% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,520 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 102.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($24,409 vs. $12,038)
AU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU 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 AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 128 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 1.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $1,800 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $37,500)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $4,362 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,862)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/