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Overview |
Columbus State | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 4,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $10,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Columbus State | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 3,557 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 2,476 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 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 | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 4,946 students)
Columbus State vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 156.4% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Columbus State University ($22,170.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($11,384 vs. $13,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 12.2% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,040 vs. $11,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than University of South Carolina Upstate (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 25.5% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($10,414 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State 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 Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 11 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
Columbus State vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Columbus State University (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $1,900 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $37,400)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/