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Overview |
AUM | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
AUM | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $232 |
Diversity |
AUM | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AUM | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 4,913 students)
AUM vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 36.2% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Auburn University at Montgomery ($22,170.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($13,163 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 29.2% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($7,368 vs. $9,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery as University of South Carolina Upstate (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 73.6% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($12,038 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 40 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming AUM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
AUM vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $1,400 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $308 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($22,192 vs. $22,500)
- AUM graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($229 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/