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Overview |
Catawba College | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Salisbury, NC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,172 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | catawba.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catawba College | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,868 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,868 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,576 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,701 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,913 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Catawba College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,199 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 2,146 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.1% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Catawba College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catawba College | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Catawba College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Catawba College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Catawba College | 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
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Catawba College based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 1,172 students)
Catawba College vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catawba College or USC Aiken?
- Catawba College is 216.1% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($32,868.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at Catawba College than University of South Carolina Aiken ($32,868.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Catawba College ($11,872 vs. $19,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 38.2% lower than costs at Catawba College ($8,376 vs. $11,576)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Catawba College as University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catawba College students is 172.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($26,913 vs. $9,891)
Catawba College vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catawba College or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Catawba College .
- The average SAT score at Catawba College (990) is 14 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Catawba College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Catawba College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Catawba College (67.1%)
Catawba College vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catawba College 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 Catawba College.
- The graduation rate at Catawba College is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Catawba College earn on average $2,400 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,600)
- Catawba College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Catawba College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Catawba College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/