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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | AU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,946 | 1,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #776 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,794 | $24,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,414 | $27,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,557 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 2,476 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 47.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | AU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | 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 Upstate is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (4,946 students vs. 1,378 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or AU?
- Averett University is 242.6% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.2% higher at AU than University of South Carolina Upstate ($38,400.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than AU ($13,794 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 29.6% lower than costs at Averett University ($10,040 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 161.9% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($27,274 vs. $10,414)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 37 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming University of South Carolina-Upstate students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than AU (47.8%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate 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 University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $9,100 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/