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