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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | RU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,835 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,038 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,090 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,428 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | RU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 4,913 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or RU?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 37.4% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Radford University ($22,170.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than RU ($13,835 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 11% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,520 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Radford University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 23.7% larger than aid received Radford University ($12,038 vs. $9,733)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or RU? 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 RU and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (56% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $8,100 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/