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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $232 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | 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 State University Pueblo is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (6,617 students vs. 4,913 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 68% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Colorado State University Pueblo ($22,170.00 vs. $13,749.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($13,033 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 17.9% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($9,520 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Colorado State University Pueblo (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 13% larger than aid received Colorado State University Pueblo ($12,038 vs. $10,649)
CSU-Pueblo vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo 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-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Pueblo (970) is 20 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $300 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,500)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($204 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/