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Overview |
IU Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,045 | 4,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,553 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,153 | $10,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 97% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,820 | 3,557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,163 | 2,476 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IU Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (4,946 students vs. 3,045 students)
IU Northwest vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 49.6% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Indiana University Northwest ($22,170.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($5,553 vs. $13,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 2% lower than costs at Indiana University Northwest ($10,040 vs. $10,244)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Indiana University Northwest (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 27.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($10,414 vs. $8,153)
IU Northwest vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 22 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming IU Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman IU Northwest students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
IU Northwest vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Indiana University Northwest (39% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $200 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $2,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,030)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/