- Both Delaware State University (Delaware State) and South Carolina State University (South Carolina State) are public.
- Delaware State is located in Dover, DE and South Carolina State is located in Orangeburg, SC.
- South Carolina State has more expensive tuition of $21,750 than Delaware State ($20,250).
- Delaware State has tighter acceptance rate of 45.18% than South Carolina State (78.26%).
- Delaware State is larger with 5,826 students than South Carolina State (2,649 students).
Delaware State University View More Rivals | South Carolina State University View More Rivals | |
| #2 in Delaware | Rankings | #15 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Dover, DE | Location | Orangeburg, SC |
Delaware State| Known as | South Carolina State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,314 Delaware residents $20,250 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,060 South Carolina residents $21,750 out-of-state |
| $8,160 Delaware residents $14,976 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,460 South Carolina residents $22,570 out-of-state |
| $11,149 | Financial Aid | $13,830 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 45.18% | Acceptance Rate | 78.26% |
| 27.57% | Yield | 29.95% |
| 930 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,826 | Total Students | 2,649 |
| 4,996 | Undergraduate | 2,374 |
| 830 | Graduate | 275 |
| 655 | Online Enrollment | 160 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 34% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $38,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $32,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,230) $9,614 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) $6,600 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,494 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,290 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 215 Full-time 131 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 130 Full-time 50 Part-time |
| 741 Full-time 177 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 484 Full-time 85 Part-time |
| $73,831 for Faculties $59,993 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,570 for Faculties $52,441 Part-time |