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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,946 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #776 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,794 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,414 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,557 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 2,476 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Randolph-Macon | ||
| 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 Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (4,946 students vs. 1,523 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 312.9% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.7% higher at Randolph-Macon than University of South Carolina Upstate ($46,278.00 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 Randolph-Macon ($13,794 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 45.7% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($10,040 vs. $14,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 210.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($32,348 vs. $10,414)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 148 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 1.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $11,300 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/