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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,835 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,038 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,090 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,428 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $215 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 1,704 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or UVa-Wise?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 85.6% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at UVa-Wise than University of South Carolina Upstate ($25,419.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($9,923 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 25.2% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($9,520 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 18.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($14,299 vs. $12,038)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 8 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming University of South Carolina-Upstate students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 1.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is the same as at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (39% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $2,800 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,300)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $1,673 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($20,827 vs. $22,500)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($215 vs. $232)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/