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Overview |
Humboldt State University | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Humboldt State University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (6,025 students vs. 3,840 students)
Humboldt State University vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 81.1% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at USC Aiken than Humboldt State University ($20,856.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Humboldt State University ($11,872 vs. $14,325)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 49.7% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($8,376 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Humboldt State University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 6.8% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($9,891 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Humboldt State University (990) is 14 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Humboldt State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Humboldt State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
Humboldt State University vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Humboldt State University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $600 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/