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Overview |
Adams State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Alamosa, CO | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #893 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adams.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adams State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,072 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,144 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,220 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,224 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,524 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Adams State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,580 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,567 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Adams State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adams State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,291 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $232 |
Diversity |
Adams State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Adams State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Adams State College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than Adams State College based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 2,854 students)
Adams State College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adams State College or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 84.6% more expensive to attend than Adams State College for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $6,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Adams State College ($22,170.00 vs. $18,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adams State College than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($13,224 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adams State College are 3.3% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($9,220 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Adams State College (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 26.4% larger than aid received Adams State College ($12,038 vs. $9,524)
Adams State College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adams State College or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or Adams State College .
- The average SAT score at Adams State College (954) is 4 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Adams State College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Adams State College students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Adams State College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
Adams State College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adams State College or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 South Carolina-Upstate and Adams State College.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Adams State College (39% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $1,200 more per year than Adams State College graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $38,100)
- Adams State College students graduate with a $1,209 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($21,291 vs. $22,500)
- Adams State College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($220 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adams State College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/