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Overview |
PC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 4,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #371 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,200 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,200 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,713 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,241 | $10,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
PC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,359 | 3,557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,430 | 2,476 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
PC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $232 |
Diversity |
PC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
PC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 8% | ||
Campus |
PC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (4,946 students vs. 1,136 students)
PC vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Presbyterian College is 258.7% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at PC than University of South Carolina Upstate ($40,200.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than PC ($13,794 vs. $20,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 26.6% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,040 vs. $12,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 257.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($37,241 vs. $10,414)
PC vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC 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 PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 132 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming PC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 1.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
PC vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $8,400 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $3,608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,108)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($232 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/