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Overview |
LSUS | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
LSUS | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 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 |
LSUS | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $232 |
Diversity |
LSUS | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | 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 | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 4,913 students)
LSUS vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 98.2% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 292% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($22,170.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($7,587 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 7.4% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,520 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 21.2% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($12,038 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS 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 LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 79 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
LSUS vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS 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 LSUS.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (39% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $200 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,300)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- LSUS graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/