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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,835 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,038 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,090 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 2,428 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 4,913 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or West Texas A & M University?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 75.9% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.2% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than West Texas A & M University ($22,170.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than West Texas A & M University ($13,835 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 3.6% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($9,520 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than West Texas A & M University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 60.5% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($12,038 vs. $7,500)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 21 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 1.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $4,800 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,300)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/