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Overview |
TROY | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,923 | 4,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,792 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,996 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,504 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,329 | $10,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
TROY | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,947 | 3,557 | ||
| Admitted | 7,360 | 2,476 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
TROY | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
TROY | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
TROY | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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
- Troy University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (13,923 students vs. 4,946 students)
TROY vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 14.5% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $9,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Troy University ($22,170.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($12,504 vs. $13,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 25.6% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($7,996 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Troy University (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 11.6% larger than aid received Troy University ($10,414 vs. $9,329)
TROY vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY 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 TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 96 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming TROY students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
TROY vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Troy University (39% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $100 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/