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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $253 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Pueblo is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (6,617 students vs. 2,124 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 55.1% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at USC Beaufort than Colorado State University Pueblo ($21,390.00 vs. $13,749.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than USC Beaufort ($13,033 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 28.6% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($8,722 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Colorado State University Pueblo (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 26% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($10,649 vs. $8,452)
CSU-Pueblo vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Pueblo (970) is 43 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at CSU-Pueblo is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (32% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Colorado State University Pueblo earn on average $2,300 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $36,700)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $4,724 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,474)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($204 vs. $253)
- More CSU-Pueblo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/