| North Carolina Central University View More Rivals | South Carolina State University View More Rivals | |
| #23 in North Carolina | Rankings | #15 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Durham, NC | Location | Orangeburg, SC |
| Known as | South Carolina State | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,542 North Carolina residents $19,578 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,060 South Carolina residents $21,750 out-of-state |
| $7,480 North Carolina residents $20,788 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,460 South Carolina residents $22,570 out-of-state |
| $12,910 | Financial Aid | $13,830 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 82.81% | Acceptance Rate | 78.26% |
| 23.08% | Yield | 29.95% |
| 970 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,553 | Total Students | 2,649 |
| 5,634 | Undergraduate | 2,374 |
| 1,919 | Graduate | 275 |
| 1,593 | Online Enrollment | 160 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 44% | Graduation Rate | 34% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $35,300 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,167) $6,556 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) $6,600 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,618 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,290 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 367 Full-time 208 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 130 Full-time 50 Part-time |
| 1,184 Full-time 220 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 484 Full-time 85 Part-time |
| $76,458 for Faculties $58,416 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,570 for Faculties $52,441 Part-time |