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USC Beaufort ASU Lander University LSUS Winthrop University UofSC Limestone University Newberry College University of South Carolina-Upstate Francis Marion University ECU Coastal Carolina| Armstrong State University | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
AASU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AASU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
AASU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
AASU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
AASU | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Armstrong State University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 3,840 students)
AASU vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 162.2% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at USC Aiken than Armstrong State University ($20,856.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than AASU ($11,872 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 21.5% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($8,376 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Armstrong State University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 42.1% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($9,891 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or AASU .
- The average SAT score at Armstrong State University (997) is 21 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming AASU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman AASU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
AASU vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and AASU .
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Armstrong State University (41% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $39,600)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($21,250 vs. $26,000)
- AASU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/