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Overview |
USC Aiken | UWT | ||
| Location | Aiken, SC | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,840 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usca.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Aiken | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,398 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,856 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,376 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,872 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,891 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
USC Aiken | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,453 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
USC Aiken | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Aiken | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $155 |
Diversity |
USC Aiken | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
USC Aiken | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
USC Aiken | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 3,840 students)
USC Aiken vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Aiken or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 7.6% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at UWT than University of South Carolina Aiken ($39,687.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than USC Aiken ($10,680 vs. $11,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 69.8% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($8,376 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 31% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($12,961 vs. $9,891)
USC Aiken vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC Aiken or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or USC Aiken .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 10 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming USC Aiken students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
USC Aiken vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Aiken or UWT? 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 UWT and USC Aiken.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $26,200 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $39,600)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/