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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,835 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,038 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,090 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,428 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 3,498 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or Fairmont State ?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 86.1% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Fairmont State University ($22,170.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($10,794 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 5.3% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($9,520 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Fairmont State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 83.9% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($12,038 vs. $6,547)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 12 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Fairmont State University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $1,700 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/