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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UWT | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,946 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #776 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $15,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,794 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,414 | $13,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,557 | 3,161 | ||
| Admitted | 2,476 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $155 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (4,946 students vs. 4,777 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 2.8% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.4% higher at UWT than University of South Carolina Upstate ($40,878.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($11,290 vs. $13,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 58.8% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($10,040 vs. $15,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 29.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($13,521 vs. $10,414)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Tacoma Campus (966) is 16 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming University of South Carolina-Upstate students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or UWT? 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 UWT and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $26,500 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $39,300)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- UWT graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/