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Overview |
AU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,325 | 4,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #776 | ||
| 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) | $32,710 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,710 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,222 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,586 | $10,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
AU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,732 | 3,557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,499 | 2,476 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1000/1170 | ||
| 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 | 15:1 | 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 | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| 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% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 8% | ||
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 (4,946 students vs. 4,325 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 191.8% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at AU than University of South Carolina Upstate ($32,710.00 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 ($13,794 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 22.4% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,040 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than University of South Carolina Upstate (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 145.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($25,586 vs. $10,414)
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 (69.6%) than AU (52.8%)
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/