Northeastern Technical College vs. University of South Carolina-Lancaster

Comparable Facts

Compare Northeastern Technical College in Cheraw, SC with University of South Carolina Lancaster in Lancaster, SC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

University of South Carolina Lancaster is larger than Northeastern Technical College based on total student enrollment (2,687 students vs. 1,428 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Northeastern Technical College is located in Cheraw, SC (Rural Fringe setting); University of South Carolina Lancaster is in Lancaster, SC (Distant Town setting).
• Northeastern Technical College is a public, non-profit 2-year institution. University of South Carolina Lancaster is a public, non-profit 2-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Northeastern Technical College 14:1; University of South Carolina Lancaster 24:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Lancaster are 39.4% lower than at Northeastern Technical College ($6,708 vs. $11,066).
• Out-of-state tuition is 202.8% higher at University of South Carolina-Lancaster than at Northeastern Technical College (about $12,214 more per year; $18,238 vs. $6,024).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of South Carolina Lancaster than at Northeastern Technical College (93% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Technical College students is 45.9% larger than aid received by University of South Carolina Lancaster students ($10,574 vs. $7,245).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at Northeastern Technical College, test-free at University of South Carolina-Lancaster.
• Typical fall application deadline: Northeastern Technical College Aug 4, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.