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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | VSU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,835 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,038 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,090 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,428 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $305 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 87% | ||
| % 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 | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 4,648 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or VSU?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 102.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Virginia State University ($22,170.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than VSU ($13,835 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 21.3% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,520 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Virginia State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 4.7% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($12,038 vs. $11,498)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 93 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming University of South Carolina-Upstate students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (2.85) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or VSU? 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 VSU and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $2,600 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,500)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($232 vs. $305)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/