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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | ETSU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,835 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,038 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,090 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,428 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 4,913 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or ETSU?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 45.1% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than East Tennessee State University ($22,170.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than ETSU ($13,835 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 1% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($9,520 vs. $9,613)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 37.8% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($12,038 vs. $8,739)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 118 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or ETSU? 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 ETSU and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $700 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,300)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- ETSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/