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Overview |
Spelman | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Spelman | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Spelman | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Spelman | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | 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 Spelman based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Spelman College is 130.9% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Spelman than University of South Carolina Upstate ($25,880.00 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 Spelman ($13,835 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 64.6% lower than costs at Spelman College ($9,520 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Spelman College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 13.3% larger than aid received Spelman College ($12,038 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman 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 Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Spelman College (1015) is 65 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Spelman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 1.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (77% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $12,000 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/