- Both South Carolina State University (South Carolina State) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) are public.
- South Carolina State is located in Orangeburg, SC and FAMU is located in Tallahassee, FL.
- South Carolina State has more expensive tuition of $21,750 than FAMU ($17,725).
- FAMU has tighter acceptance rate of 45.63% than South Carolina State (78.26%).
- FAMU is larger with 9,215 students than South Carolina State (2,649 students).
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| #15 in South Carolina | Rankings | #219 in National Universities #18 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orangeburg, SC | Location | Tallahassee, FL |
South Carolina State| Known as | FAMU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate 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 | $5,785 Florida residents $17,725 out-of-state |
| $11,460 South Carolina residents $22,570 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,876 Florida residents $24,669 out-of-state |
| $13,830 | Financial Aid | $11,487 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 78.26% | Acceptance Rate | 45.63% |
| 29.95% | Yield | 45.45% |
| Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,649 | Total Students | 9,215 |
| 2,374 | Undergraduate | 7,709 |
| 275 | Graduate | 1,506 |
| 160 | Online Enrollment | 80 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 34% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $32,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,700 |
| 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: 1,454) $6,600 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,450) $6,528 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,290 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (9 meals per week) $5,116 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 130 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 577 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| 484 Full-time 85 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,711 Full-time 119 Part-time |
| $66,570 for Faculties $52,441 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,756 for Faculties $56,264 Part-time |