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Overview |
Greensboro College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 826 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greensboro.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greensboro College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,520 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,520 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,672 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,581 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,283 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Greensboro College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1100 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Greensboro College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greensboro College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Greensboro College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Greensboro College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Greensboro College | 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 Greensboro College based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 826 students)
Greensboro College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greensboro College or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Greensboro College is 74.2% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($19,520.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Greensboro College ($22,170.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Greensboro College ($13,835 vs. $19,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 22.6% lower than costs at Greensboro College ($9,520 vs. $11,672)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greensboro College than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greensboro College students is 27% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($15,283 vs. $12,038)
Greensboro College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greensboro College 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 Greensboro College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 58 points higher than at Greensboro College (892)
- Incoming University of South Carolina-Upstate students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Greensboro College (18)
- Accepted freshman Greensboro College students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Greensboro College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
Greensboro College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greensboro College 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 Greensboro College.
- The graduation rate at Greensboro College is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Greensboro College earn on average $400 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Greensboro College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Greensboro College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greensboro College 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/