- Howard University (HU) is a private school while South Carolina State University (South Carolina State) is a public school.
- HU is located in Washington, DC and South Carolina State is located in Orangeburg, SC.
- HU has more expensive tuition of $33,344 than South Carolina State ($21,750).
- HU has tighter acceptance rate of 41.42% than South Carolina State (78.26%).
- HU is larger with 12,886 students than South Carolina State (2,649 students).
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| #205 in National Universities #6 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #15 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Orangeburg, SC |
HU| Known as | South Carolina State | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,344 | Undergraduate | $11,060 South Carolina residents $21,750 out-of-state |
| $38,050 | Graduate | $11,460 South Carolina residents $22,570 out-of-state |
| $20,762 | Financial Aid | $13,830 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 41.42% | Acceptance Rate | 78.26% |
| 29.85% | Yield | 29.95% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,886 | Total Students | 2,649 |
| 9,809 | Undergraduate | 2,374 |
| 3,077 | Graduate | 275 |
| 339 | Online Enrollment | 160 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 34% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $54,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $32,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for 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: 6,010) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) $6,600 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,290 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 929 Full-time 236 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 130 Full-time 50 Part-time |
| 2,431 Full-time 345 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 484 Full-time 85 Part-time |
| $90,369 for Faculties $78,485 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,570 for Faculties $52,441 Part-time |