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Overview |
South Carolina State University | TSU | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,649 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1011 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scsu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Carolina State University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,528 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,218 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,435 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,873 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
South Carolina State University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,833 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
South Carolina State University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Carolina State University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,205 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $303 |
Diversity |
South Carolina State University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
South Carolina State University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 22% | ||
Campus |
South Carolina State University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 2,649 students)
South Carolina State University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Carolina State University or TSU?
- South Carolina State University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at South Carolina State University than Texas Southern University ($20,218.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than South Carolina State University ($11,826 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 7.4% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($9,000 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than South Carolina State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 31.3% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($15,873 vs. $12,085)
South Carolina State University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Carolina State University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or South Carolina State University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Southern University (817) is 57 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming TSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (17) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman South Carolina State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than South Carolina State University (83.9%)
South Carolina State University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Carolina State University or TSU? 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 TSU and South Carolina State University.
- The graduation rate at South Carolina State University is higher than Texas Southern University (35% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $5,200 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $31,000)
- Texas Southern University students graduate with a $3,847 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($29,358 vs. $33,205)
- TSU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($303 vs. $343)
- More South Carolina State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/