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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | MBC | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,835 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,038 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,090 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,428 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 1,957 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 182% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at MBC than University of South Carolina Upstate ($31,611.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than MBC ($13,835 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 8.4% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,520 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 102.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($24,389 vs. $12,038)
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 59 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman MBC 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 vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or MBC? 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 MBC and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $900 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $38,400)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/