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Overview |
Eastern | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 4,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $10,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Eastern | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 3,557 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 2,476 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $232 |
Diversity |
Eastern | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 4,946 students)
Eastern vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 14% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Eastern Kentucky University ($22,170.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($10,852 vs. $13,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 16.9% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,040 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than University of South Carolina Upstate (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 10% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($11,460 vs. $10,414)
Eastern vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 78 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
Eastern vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $1,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $37,900)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $1,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,695)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/