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Overview |
JU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
JU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $232 |
Diversity |
JU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
JU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 6% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Jacksonville University is 288.3% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.3% higher at JU than University of South Carolina Upstate ($43,520.00 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 JU ($13,835 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 67.9% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($9,520 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Jacksonville University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 165.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($31,988 vs. $12,038)
JU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU 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 JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 1.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at JU is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $15,500 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $121 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,621)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($232 vs. $233)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/