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Overview |
ECU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,376 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,001 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,361 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,221 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,853 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
ECU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,200 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 841 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.6% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | 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 |
ECU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $232 |
Diversity |
ECU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ECU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
ECU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 3,376 students)
ECU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 86.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than East Central University ($22,170.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($10,221 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 22.8% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($7,752 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than East Central University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 36% larger than aid received East Central University ($12,038 vs. $8,853)
ECU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU 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 ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 20 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than ECU (70.1%)
ECU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than East Central University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $1,000 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $5,622 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($16,878 vs. $22,500)
- ECU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($174 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/