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Overview |
PC | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
PC | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 800/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
PC | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $343 |
Diversity |
PC | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PC | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 23% | ||
Campus |
PC | South Carolina State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Carolina State University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (2,649 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or South Carolina State University?
- Presbyterian College is 309.2% more expensive to attend than South Carolina State University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $9,528.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.8% higher at PC than South Carolina State University ($38,990.00 vs. $20,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Carolina State University than PC ($17,435 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 25.6% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,000 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than South Carolina State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 116.6% larger than aid received South Carolina State University ($34,379 vs. $15,873)
PC vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 322 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming PC students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or South Carolina State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between South Carolina State University and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than South Carolina State University (68% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $16,700 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $31,000)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $7,097 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($26,108 vs. $33,205)
- PC graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($269 vs. $343)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/