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Overview |
SIUE | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
SIUE | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $232 |
Diversity |
SIUE | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SIUE | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 4,913 students)
SIUE vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 20.4% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.2% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($22,170.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($13,586 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 7.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($9,520 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 13% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($12,038 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE 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 SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 120 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 1.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
SIUE vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $7,700 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,300)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $1,070 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($21,430 vs. $22,500)
- SIUE graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/