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Overview |
Tuskegee University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $232 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Tuskegee University is 74.8% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Tuskegee University ($22,170.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Tuskegee University ($13,835 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 3.4% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($9,520 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Tuskegee University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 90.2% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($12,038 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 5 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Tuskegee University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $1,600 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $9,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $32,122)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($232 vs. $332)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/