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TU USC Beaufort ASU UMES Lander University LSUS Winthrop University UMBC Daemen College Culinary Institute of America UofSC Morgan State| University of Baltimore | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UB | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
UB | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UB | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UB | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 42.5% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at USC Aiken than University of Baltimore ($20,856.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than UB ($11,872 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 131% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($8,376 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 31.1% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($9,891 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 4 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming UB students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman USC Aiken students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
UB vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $21,000 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $39,600)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- UB graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/