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Overview |
SUNY Canton | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,836 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canton.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Canton | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,500 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,810 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,049 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
SUNY Canton | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,280 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,164 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 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 |
SUNY Canton | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Canton | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,552 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $232 |
Diversity |
SUNY Canton | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Canton | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Canton | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 2,836 students)
SUNY Canton vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Canton or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 58.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.8% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($22,170.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than SUNY Canton ($13,835 vs. $14,049)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 55.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($9,520 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 19.4% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($12,038 vs. $10,081)
SUNY Canton vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Canton 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 SUNY Canton .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Canton students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
SUNY Canton vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Canton 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 SUNY Canton.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $900 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $2,948 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($19,552 vs. $22,500)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($202 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/