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Overview |
TROY | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
TROY | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
TROY | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
TROY | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
TROY | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 3,840 students)
TROY vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 11.7% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at USC Aiken than Troy University ($20,856.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than TROY ($11,872 vs. $13,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 10.2% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Aiken ($7,599 vs. $8,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Troy University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 12.3% larger than aid received Troy University ($9,891 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 70 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming TROY students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
TROY vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and TROY.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Troy University (41% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $200 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $39,400)
- Troy University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- TROY graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/