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USC Beaufort ASU Lander University LSUS Winthrop University Greensboro College Ferrum College UofSC Limestone University Newberry College University of South Carolina-Upstate AASU| University of South Carolina Aiken | Averett University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USC Aiken | AU | ||
| Location | Aiken, SC | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,855 | 1,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usca.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Aiken | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,398 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,856 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,736 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,697 | $24,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,701 | $27,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
USC Aiken | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,905 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 2,316 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 47.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 960/1191 | ||
| 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 |
USC Aiken | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Aiken | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
USC Aiken | AU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
USC Aiken | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 38% | ||
Campus |
USC Aiken | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (3,855 students vs. 1,378 students)
USC Aiken vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Aiken or AU?
- Averett University is 269.3% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at AU than University of South Carolina Aiken ($38,400.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than AU ($11,697 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 49% lower than costs at Averett University ($8,736 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 181.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($27,274 vs. $9,701)
USC Aiken vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC Aiken or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or USC Aiken .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 63 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming USC Aiken students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Aiken students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at AU (3.07)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than AU (47.8%)
USC Aiken vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Aiken or AU? 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 AU and USC Aiken.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is the same as at Averett University (41% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $8,800 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $39,600)
- Averett University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- AU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/