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USC Beaufort ASU Lander University LSUS Winthrop University AU Pfeiffer University Methodist UofSC Limestone University Newberry College University of South Carolina-Upstate| Greensboro College | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Greensboro College | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 826 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greensboro.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greensboro College | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,520 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,520 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,672 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,581 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,283 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Greensboro College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1100 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Greensboro College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greensboro College | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Greensboro College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Greensboro College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Greensboro College | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Greensboro College based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 826 students)
Greensboro College vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greensboro College or USC Aiken?
- Greensboro College is 87.7% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($19,520.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at USC Aiken than Greensboro College ($20,856.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Greensboro College ($11,872 vs. $19,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 39.4% lower than costs at Greensboro College ($8,376 vs. $11,672)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greensboro College as University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greensboro College students is 54.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($15,283 vs. $9,891)
Greensboro College vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greensboro College or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Greensboro College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 84 points higher than at Greensboro College (892)
- Incoming USC Aiken students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Greensboro College (18)
- Accepted freshman Greensboro College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Greensboro College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
Greensboro College vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greensboro College or USC Aiken? 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 Aiken and Greensboro College.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Greensboro College (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Greensboro College earn on average $100 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $39,600)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Greensboro College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Greensboro College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greensboro College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/