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UCF FAU USF Main Campus FGCU Florida State The University of West Florida FIU JU Florida Flagler UNT UT| University of North Florida | University of South Carolina Upstate | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNF | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,406 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,192 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,338 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,742 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
UNF | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,744 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 13,920 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UNF | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $232 |
Diversity |
UNF | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UNF | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UNF | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Florida is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (16,406 students vs. 4,913 students)
UNF vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 161.8% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than University of North Florida ($22,170.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($11,338 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 7.1% lower than costs at University of North Florida ($9,520 vs. $10,192)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida as University of South Carolina Upstate (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 37.7% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($12,038 vs. $8,742)
UNF vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF 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 UNF .
- The average SAT score at University of North Florida (1140) is 190 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming UNF students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 1.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than UNF (70.5%)
UNF vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF 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 UNF.
- The graduation rate at UNF is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of North Florida earn on average $7,900 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $39,300)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,500)
- UNF graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($165 vs. $232)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/