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CofC USC Aiken Lander University Francis Marion University UofSC University of South Carolina-Upstate Coastal Carolina NCAT Benedict College Limestone University| University of South Carolina Beaufort | American InterContinental University Atlanta | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USC Beaufort | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Location | Bluffton, SC | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,124 | 1,050 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uscb.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Beaufort | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,344 | $12,607 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,390 | $12,607 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,722 | $6,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,113 | $15,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $6,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
USC Beaufort | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,479 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,984 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
USC Beaufort | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Beaufort | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,474 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $341 |
Diversity |
USC Beaufort | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
USC Beaufort | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
USC Beaufort | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is larger than than AIU Atlanta based on total student enrollment (2,124 students vs. 1,050 students)
USC Beaufort vs. AIU Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Beaufort or AIU Atlanta?
- American InterContinental University Atlanta is 21.9% more expensive to attend than USC Beaufort for in-state tuition ($12,607.00 vs. $10,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at USC Beaufort than American InterContinental University Atlanta ($21,390.00 vs. $12,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Atlanta than USC Beaufort ($15,509 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Atlanta are 27% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Beaufort ($6,866 vs. $8,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Beaufort than American InterContinental University Atlanta (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Beaufort students is 29.1% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Atlanta ($8,452 vs. $6,545)
Which college is harder to get into, USC Beaufort or AIU Atlanta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Atlanta or USC Beaufort .
USC Beaufort vs. AIU Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Beaufort or AIU Atlanta? 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 AIU Atlanta and USC Beaufort.
- The graduation rate at USC Beaufort is higher than American InterContinental University Atlanta (21% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Atlanta earn on average $10,700 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $8,507 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($24,474 vs. $32,981)
- USC Beaufort graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($253 vs. $341)
- More USC Beaufort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/