| HU vs. South Carolina State |
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|---|---|---|
#152 in National Universities | Rankings* | #61 in Federal Region IV Universities #18 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate 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 | ||
| expensive$33,344 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,060 South Carolina Residents $21,750 Out-of-State |
| expensive$38,050 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,460 South Carolina Residents $22,570 Out-of-State |
| More$20,762 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$13,830 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,170 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter53.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.90% |
| Favorable24.31% | 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 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger12,886 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,649 |
| Larger9,809 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,374 |
| Larger3,077 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller275 |
| Larger339 | Online Student Population | Smaller160 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower34% |
| Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher26% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower68% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) |
| ✔ | 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 |
| 1,165 | Number of faculties | 180 |
| Higher$102,543 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,700 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.