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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,835 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,038 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,090 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 2,428 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 913/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $212 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 4,913 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or A&M Commerce?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 134% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Texas A&M University Commerce ($22,170.00 vs. $17,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($13,025 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 2.2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Commerce ($9,520 vs. $9,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 20.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Commerce ($12,038 vs. $9,983)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Commerce (980) is 30 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming A&M Commerce students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman A&M Commerce students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Commerce earn on average $1,900 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,300)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $1,986 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($20,514 vs. $22,500)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($212 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/