| South Carolina-Upstate vs. CSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #55 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in South Carolina Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,588 South Carolina Residents $23,090 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$32,520 |
| expensive$14,114 South Carolina Residents $30,140 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$20,250 |
| Less$8,660 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$21,011 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,080 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,040 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter67.26% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.46% |
| Favorable24.04% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.69% |
| High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,916 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,832 |
| Larger4,487 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,126 |
| Smaller429 | Graduate Student Population | Larger706 |
| Larger1,163 | Online Student Population | Smaller689 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher47% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher70% | Retention Rate | Lower63% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,055) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,710) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 371 | Number of faculty | 365 |
| Higher$75,642 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$58,699 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.