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CofC USC Aiken WSC Lander University Francis Marion University UofSC UNOMAHA Nebraska KU University of South Carolina-Upstate Coastal Carolina NCAT| University of Nebraska at Kearney | University of South Carolina Beaufort | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNK | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UNK | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNK | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $253 |
Diversity |
UNK | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UNK | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UNK | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 2,124 students)
UNK vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 66.3% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at USC Beaufort than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($21,390.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Beaufort than UNK ($16,113 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 30.6% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($8,722 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than University of South Carolina Beaufort (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Beaufort students is 16.1% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($8,452 vs. $7,282)
UNK vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 122 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming UNK students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
UNK vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (61% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $6,700 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,700)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $3,224 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($21,250 vs. $24,474)
- UNK graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($219 vs. $253)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/