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UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon USC Beaufort Furman Winthrop University Citadel Military College of South Carolina Auburn ASU UNCW| College of Charleston | University of South Carolina Upstate | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CofC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,729 | 4,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,398 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,032 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,806 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,811 | $10,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
CofC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,683 | 3,557 | ||
| Admitted | 19,212 | 2,476 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CofC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
CofC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
CofC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 4,946 students)
CofC vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- College of Charleston is 11.7% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at CofC than University of South Carolina Upstate ($36,398.00 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 CofC ($13,794 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 39.8% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,040 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than College of Charleston (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 6.1% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($10,414 vs. $9,811)
CofC vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC 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 CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 191 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming CofC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 1.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
CofC vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $6,900 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,300)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- CofC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/