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Overview |
UB | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
UB | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 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 |
UB | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
UB | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UB | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UB | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 UB based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 53.6% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than University of Baltimore ($22,170.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than UB ($13,835 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 103.3% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($9,520 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than University of Baltimore (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 59.6% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($12,038 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 22 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming UB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (2.89) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
UB vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $21,300 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $39,300)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- UB graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/