| 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 | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,542 North Carolina Residents $19,578 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,060 South Carolina Residents $21,750 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,480 North Carolina Residents $20,788 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,460 South Carolina Residents $22,570 Out-of-State |
| Less$12,910 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$13,830 |
| Admission | ||
| 970 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier84.38% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.90% |
| Lower15.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.73% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger7,553 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,649 |
| Larger5,634 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,374 |
| Larger1,919 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller275 |
| Larger1,593 | Online Student Population | Smaller160 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher44% | Graduate Rate | Lower34% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower26% |
| Higher76% | 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: 3,167) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,618) | 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 |
| 575 | Number of faculties | 180 |
| Higher$80,817 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,700 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.