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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 | Hiwassee College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USC Beaufort | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Bluffton, SC | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,124 | 253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscb.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Beaufort | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,344 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,390 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,722 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,113 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
USC Beaufort | Hiwassee College | ||
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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 | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Beaufort | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,474 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $183 |
Diversity |
USC Beaufort | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
USC Beaufort | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
USC Beaufort | Hiwassee College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is larger than than Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (2,124 students vs. 253 students)
USC Beaufort vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Beaufort or Hiwassee College?
- Hiwassee College is 78.7% more expensive to attend than USC Beaufort for in-state tuition ($18,484.00 vs. $10,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at USC Beaufort than Hiwassee College ($21,390.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 9.2% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Beaufort ($7,987 vs. $8,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Hiwassee College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Beaufort students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($8,452 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USC Beaufort or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or USC Beaufort .
- The average SAT score at Hiwassee College (947) is 20 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming USC Beaufort students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Hiwassee College (20)
USC Beaufort vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Beaufort or Hiwassee College? 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 Hiwassee College and USC Beaufort.
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Beaufort earn on average $6,700 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $6,724 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,474)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($183 vs. $253)
- More USC Beaufort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiwassee College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/