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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,946 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #776 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,794 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,414 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,557 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 2,476 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $203 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (6,562 students vs. 4,946 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or TAMUK?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 118.2% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($22,170.00 vs. $18,493.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($10,474 vs. $13,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 7.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Kingsville ($10,040 vs. $10,823)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Texas A&M University Kingsville (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 12.3% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($11,699 vs. $10,414)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 13 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming University of South Carolina-Upstate students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.92 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $7,000 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $2,864 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($19,636 vs. $22,500)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($203 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/