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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Victoria, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,946 | 3,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #776 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | uhv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $5,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $14,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,794 | $9,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,414 | $10,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,557 | 1,881 | ||
| Admitted | 2,476 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 993/1180 | ||
| 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 | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $181 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| 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 University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (4,946 students vs. 3,784 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or University of Houston-Victoria?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 119.3% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than University of Houston Victoria ($22,170.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($9,912 vs. $13,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 4.5% lower than costs at University of Houston Victoria ($10,040 vs. $10,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than University of Houston Victoria (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 1.9% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($10,612 vs. $10,414)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or University of Houston-Victoria? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Victoria or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- University of Houston-Victoria has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or University of Houston-Victoria? 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 University of Houston-Victoria and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn on average $3,900 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,300)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $4,971 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($17,529 vs. $22,500)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($181 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/