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Overview |
CSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 4,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $10,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 3,557 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 2,476 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1000/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $232 |
Diversity |
CSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 4,946 students)
CSU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 95.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than California State University Chico ($22,170.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than CSU ($13,794 vs. $15,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 59.6% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($10,040 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than California State University Chico (97% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 0.8% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($10,414 vs. $10,331)
CSU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 53 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
CSU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $13,100 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $39,300)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,500)
- CSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($175 vs. $232)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/