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Overview |
USC Beaufort | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Bluffton, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,124 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscb.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Beaufort | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,344 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,390 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,722 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,113 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
USC Beaufort | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,479 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,984 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
USC Beaufort | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Beaufort | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,474 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $232 |
Diversity |
USC Beaufort | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
USC Beaufort | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
USC Beaufort | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 2,124 students)
USC Beaufort vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Beaufort or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 8.4% more expensive to attend than USC Beaufort for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $10,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than University of South Carolina Beaufort ($22,170.00 vs. $21,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than USC Beaufort ($13,835 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 9.1% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($8,722 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than University of South Carolina Beaufort (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 42.4% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($12,038 vs. $8,452)
USC Beaufort vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC Beaufort 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 USC Beaufort .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 23 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming USC Beaufort students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 1.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- USC Beaufort has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
USC Beaufort vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Beaufort 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 USC Beaufort.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (39% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $2,600 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $1,974 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,474)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort 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/