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Overview |
South Carolina State University | RU | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,649 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1011 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scsu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Carolina State University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,528 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,218 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,435 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,873 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
South Carolina State University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,833 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
South Carolina State University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Carolina State University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,205 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $237 |
Diversity |
South Carolina State University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
South Carolina State University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 11% | ||
Campus |
South Carolina State University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,649 students)
South Carolina State University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Carolina State University or RU?
- South Carolina State University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at RU than South Carolina State University ($20,246.00 vs. $20,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than South Carolina State University ($17,105 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 17.4% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,000 vs. $10,567)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at South Carolina State University as Radford University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 63.1% larger than aid received Radford University ($15,873 vs. $9,733)
South Carolina State University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Carolina State University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or South Carolina State University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than South Carolina State University (83.9%)
South Carolina State University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Carolina State University or RU? 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 RU and South Carolina State University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than South Carolina State University (56% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $16,400 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $31,000)
- Radford University students graduate with a $10,205 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $33,205)
- RU graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($237 vs. $343)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/