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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | CU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,835 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,038 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,090 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 2,428 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $224 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | CU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 2,588 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or CU?
- Cumberland University is 124.8% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at CU than University of South Carolina Upstate ($25,200.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than CU ($13,835 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 5.9% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($8,990 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 84% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($22,145 vs. $12,038)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 39 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming CU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than CU (66.2%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or CU? 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 CU and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Cumberland University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $600 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $39,300)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $771 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($21,729 vs. $22,500)
- CU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/