| North Carolina Central vs. South Carolina State |
#54 in Federal Region IV Universities #24 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #61 in Federal Region IV Universities #18 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,699 North Carolina Residents $19,735 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,060 South Carolina Residents $21,750 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,638 North Carolina Residents $20,946 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,460 South Carolina Residents $22,570 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,658 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,700 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier86.96% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter82.62% |
| Lower10.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable11.45% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 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 | ||
| Larger8,579 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,242 |
| Larger6,595 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,950 |
| Larger1,984 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller292 |
| Larger2,041 | Online Student Population | Smaller182 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher42% | Graduate Rate | Lower37% |
| Higher33% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower27% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower56% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,167) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,618) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,290) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 480 | Number of faculty | 210 |
| Higher$86,065 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,679 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.