| South Carolina State University View More Rivals | University of Maryland Eastern Shore View More Rivals | |
| #15 in South Carolina | Rankings | #314 in National Universities #23 in Maryland |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orangeburg, SC | Location | Princess Anne, MD |
South Carolina State| Known as | UMES | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,060 South Carolina residents $21,750 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,898 Maryland residents $19,728 out-of-state |
| $11,460 South Carolina residents $22,570 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,010 Maryland residents $13,500 out-of-state |
| $13,830 | Financial Aid | $9,712 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 78.26% | Acceptance Rate | 39.01% |
| 29.95% | Yield | 18.51% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 2,649 | Total Students | 2,518 |
| 2,374 | Undergraduate | 1,933 |
| 275 | Graduate | 585 |
| 160 | Online Enrollment | 106 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 34% | Graduation Rate | 37% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 39% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $32,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,400 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) $6,600 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,626) $5,928 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,290 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,708 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 130 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 211 Full-time 88 Part-time |
| 484 Full-time 85 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 673 Full-time 92 Part-time |
| $66,570 for Faculties $52,441 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,539 for Faculties $60,947 Part-time |