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Overview |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,727 | 4,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #328 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citadel.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,146 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,041 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,095 | $10,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,883 | 3,557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,828 | 2,476 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1250 | 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 |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,812 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $232 |
Diversity |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (4,946 students vs. 3,727 students)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than University of South Carolina Upstate ($32,400.00 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($13,794 vs. $21,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 9.8% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($9,146 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 44.9% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($15,095 vs. $10,414)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Citadel Military College of South Carolina 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 123 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 1.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citadel Military College of South Carolina 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (70% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $18,900 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $1,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,812)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($232 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina 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/