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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,835 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,038 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,090 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 2,428 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $205 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 4,913 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 3.2% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.8% higher at UC Merced than University of South Carolina Upstate ($41,636.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($13,549 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 103.2% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($9,520 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than University of California Merced (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 114.9% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($25,868 vs. $12,038)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 75 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 1.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (58% vs. 39%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $2,601 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($19,899 vs. $22,500)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/