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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | WVSU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,835 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,038 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,090 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,428 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | WVSU | ||
| 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 South Carolina Upstate is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 3,785 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or WVSU?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 38% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than West Virginia State University ($22,170.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($11,684 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 28.3% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,520 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than West Virginia State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 27% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($12,038 vs. $9,482)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 23 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming University of South Carolina-Upstate students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate or WVSU? 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 WVSU and University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than West Virginia State University (39% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $6,600 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $32,700)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/