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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,995 | 4,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #856 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,592 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,192 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,760 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,076 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,698 | $10,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,631 | 3,557 | ||
| Admitted | 8,653 | 2,476 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 |
Colorado Mesa | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $232 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (8,995 students vs. 4,946 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mesa for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $8,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Colorado Mesa than University of South Carolina Upstate ($23,192.00 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 Colorado Mesa ($13,794 vs. $15,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 17.1% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($10,040 vs. $11,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Colorado Mesa University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 35.3% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($10,414 vs. $7,698)
Colorado Mesa vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa .
- The average SAT score at Colorado Mesa University (952) is 2 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Colorado Mesa students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Colorado Mesa students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Colorado Mesa has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
Colorado Mesa vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Colorado Mesa University (39% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn on average $700 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,300)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,500)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/