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Overview |
USC Aiken | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Aiken, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,855 | 3,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | #645 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usca.edu | trevecca.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Aiken | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,398 | $28,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,856 | $28,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,736 | $10,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,697 | $16,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,701 | $22,579 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
USC Aiken | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,905 | 1,958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,316 | 1,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 70% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 973/1193 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USC Aiken | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Aiken | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $193 |
Diversity |
USC Aiken | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
USC Aiken | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 21% | ||
Campus |
USC Aiken | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| 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 Trevecca Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (3,855 students vs. 3,196 students)
USC Aiken vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Aiken or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- Trevecca Nazarene University is 175% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($28,590.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Trevecca Nazarene University than University of South Carolina Aiken ($28,590.00 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 Trevecca Nazarene University ($11,697 vs. $16,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 16.2% lower than costs at Trevecca Nazarene University ($8,736 vs. $10,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trevecca Nazarene University than University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trevecca Nazarene University students is 132.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($22,579 vs. $9,701)
USC Aiken vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC Aiken or Trevecca Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trevecca Nazarene University or USC Aiken .
- The average SAT score at Trevecca Nazarene University (1026) is 50 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Trevecca Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Trevecca Nazarene University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Trevecca Nazarene University (70%)
USC Aiken vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Aiken or Trevecca Nazarene University? 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 Trevecca Nazarene University and USC Aiken.
- The graduation rate at Trevecca Nazarene University is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Trevecca Nazarene University earn on average $5,400 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $39,600)
- Trevecca Nazarene University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,000)
- Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/