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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | SFASU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,946 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #776 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,794 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,414 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 80% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,557 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 2,476 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 4,946 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or SFASU?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 42.9% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Stephen F Austin State University ($22,170.00 vs. $17,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than SFASU ($13,794 vs. $15,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 11% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($10,040 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Stephen F Austin State University (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 19.8% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($10,414 vs. $8,695)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 51 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or SFASU? 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 SFASU and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/