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Overview |
JCSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
JCSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $232 |
Diversity |
JCSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
JCSU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Johnson C Smith University is 55.9% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Johnson C Smith University ($22,170.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than JCSU ($13,835 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 34.1% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($7,100 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 7.3% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($12,911 vs. $12,038)
JCSU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU 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 JCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 154 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming University of South Carolina-Upstate students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman University of South Carolina-Upstate students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (2.53) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Johnson C Smith University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $9,000 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $30,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $9,550 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $32,050)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($232 vs. $331)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/