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