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Overview |
NCAT | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
NCAT | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $232 |
Diversity |
NCAT | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NCAT | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 4,913 students)
NCAT vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 216.6% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than North Carolina A & T State University ($22,170.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($9,189 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 3.7% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($9,179 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 19.4% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($12,038 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 40 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming University of South Carolina-Upstate students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 1.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $1,200 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $38,100)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($232 vs. $299)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/