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Overview |
Huntingdon College | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Huntingdon College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $268 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 817 students)
Huntingdon College vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or USC Aiken?
- Huntingdon College is 158.2% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($26,850.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Huntingdon College than University of South Carolina Aiken ($26,850.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Huntingdon College ($11,872 vs. $23,662)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 28.6% lower than costs at Huntingdon College ($8,376 vs. $10,772)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College as University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntingdon College students is 62% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($16,020 vs. $9,891)
Huntingdon College vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Huntingdon College (992) is 16 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Huntingdon College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Huntingdon College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Huntingdon College (66%)
Huntingdon College vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon College 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 Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Huntingdon College is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Huntingdon College earn on average $2,800 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $39,600)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $477 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntingdon College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,477)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Huntingdon College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huntingdon College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/