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Overview |
Spalding | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,532 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,539 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,307 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Spalding | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 720 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 703 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | 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 |
Spalding | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Spalding | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Spalding | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than Spalding based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 1,532 students)
Spalding vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Spalding University is 140% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Spalding than University of South Carolina Upstate ($26,900.00 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 Spalding ($13,835 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 14.7% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($8,300 vs. $9,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University as University of South Carolina Upstate (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spalding University students is 35.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($16,307 vs. $12,038)
Spalding vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding 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 Spalding .
- The average SAT score at Spalding University (970) is 20 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Spalding students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 1.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
Spalding vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding 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 Spalding.
- The graduation rate at Spalding is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $6,000 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/