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Overview |
RIC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
RIC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
RIC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $232 |
Diversity |
RIC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
RIC | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
RIC | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 4,913 students)
RIC vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 18.2% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at RIC than University of South Carolina Upstate ($25,014.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($11,014 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 40.9% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($9,520 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 59.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($12,038 vs. $7,537)
RIC vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC 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 RIC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 37 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming University of South Carolina-Upstate students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
RIC vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC 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 RIC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $2,700 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,300)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $1,300 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($21,200 vs. $22,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($219 vs. $232)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/