| FAMU vs. South Carolina State |
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|---|---|---|
#140 in National Universities #8 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #61 in Federal Region IV Universities #18 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$5,785 Florida Residents $17,725 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,060 South Carolina Residents $21,750 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,876 Florida Residents $24,669 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,460 South Carolina Residents $22,570 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,487 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$13,830 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,070 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter32.93% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.90% |
| Favorable37.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.73% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,215 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,649 |
| Larger7,709 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,374 |
| Larger1,506 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller275 |
| Smaller80 | Online Student Population | Larger160 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher60% | Graduate Rate | Lower34% |
| Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher26% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower68% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,450) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,116) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,290) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 695 | Number of faculties | 180 |
| Higher$77,426 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,700 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.