| South Carolina State vs. NSU |
#61 in Federal Region IV Universities #18 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #74 in Federal Region III Universities #35 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,060 South Carolina Residents $21,750 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,180 Virginia Residents $21,682 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,460 South Carolina Residents $22,570 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,412 Virginia Residents $25,826 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,700 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,412 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 915 SAT 19 ACT |
| Tighter82.62% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.77% |
| Lower11.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable13.22% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 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 | ||
| Smaller3,242 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,053 |
| Smaller2,950 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,410 |
| Smaller292 | Graduate Student Population | Larger643 |
| Smaller182 | Online Student Population | Larger693 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower37% | Graduate Rate | Higher38% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Lower56% | Retention Rate | Higher73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,770) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,290) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,638) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 210 | Number of faculty | 419 |
| Lower$73,679 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,502 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.