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Overview |
Georgetown College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Georgetown College is 262.3% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at Georgetown College than University of South Carolina Upstate ($40,610.00 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 Georgetown College ($13,835 vs. $15,152)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 17.8% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($9,520 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 234.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($40,308 vs. $12,038)
Georgetown College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown 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 Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown College (1045) is 95 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Georgetown College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 1.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $7,000 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/