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Overview |
Shorter | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 4,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $10,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Shorter | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 3,557 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 2,476 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $232 |
Diversity |
Shorter | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Shorter | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (4,946 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Shorter University is 109.8% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Shorter than University of South Carolina Upstate ($23,514.00 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 Shorter ($13,794 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 2.6% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($9,784 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 74.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($18,168 vs. $10,414)
Shorter vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter 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 Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 19 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Shorter students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
Shorter vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $10,000 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $5,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,418)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($232 vs. $293)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/