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