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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,835 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,038 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,090 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 2,428 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $153 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Texas A & M International University | ||
| 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
- Texas A & M International University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 4,913 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. Texas A & M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or Texas A & M International University?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 193.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M International University for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Texas A & M International University ($22,170.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M International University than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($5,383 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M International University are 3.4% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($9,210 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Texas A & M International University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 10.7% larger than aid received Texas A & M International University ($12,038 vs. $10,872)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. Texas A & M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or Texas A & M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M International University or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 45 points higher than at Texas A & M International University (905)
- Incoming University of South Carolina-Upstate students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Texas A & M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M International University students have a 1.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Texas A & M International University (47.9%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. Texas A & M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or Texas A & M International University? 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 Texas A & M International University and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at Texas A & M International University is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M International University earn on average $5,900 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,300)
- Texas A & M International University students graduate with a $7,694 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($14,806 vs. $22,500)
- Texas A & M International University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($153 vs. $232)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M International University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/