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Overview |
UALR | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,158 | 4,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,818 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,573 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,352 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,225 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $10,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
UALR | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,661 | 3,557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,114 | 2,476 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1170 | 1000/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 |
Academics |
UALR | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
UALR | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UALR | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (8,158 students vs. 4,946 students)
UALR vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 92.6% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $5,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($22,170.00 vs. $16,573.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($11,225 vs. $13,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 7.4% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($9,352 vs. $10,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 4.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($10,414 vs. $9,968)
UALR vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 40 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming UALR students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than UALR (57.7%)
UALR vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (39% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $1,300 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- UALR graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/