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Overview |
GWU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
GWU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
GWU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
GWU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
GWU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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 | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Gardner Webb University is 178.6% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at GWU than University of South Carolina Upstate ($31,220.00 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 GWU ($13,835 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 13.1% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($9,520 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 100.4% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($24,130 vs. $12,038)
GWU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU 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 GWU .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 27 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming GWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 1.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $1,200 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,969)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/