| Southern Wesleyan University View More Rivals | South Carolina State University View More Rivals | |
| #1 in South Carolina | Rankings | #15 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Central, SC | Location | Orangeburg, SC |
SWU| Known as | South Carolina State | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $27,870 | Undergraduate | $11,060 South Carolina residents $21,750 out-of-state |
| $13,746 | Graduate | $11,460 South Carolina residents $22,570 out-of-state |
| $16,827 | Financial Aid | $13,830 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 52.57% | Acceptance Rate | 78.26% |
| 38.32% | Yield | 29.95% |
| 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,175 | Total Students | 2,649 |
| 896 | Undergraduate | 2,374 |
| 279 | Graduate | 275 |
| 535 | Online Enrollment | 160 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 34% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $46,200 | 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: 570) $4,234 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) $6,600 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,168 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,290 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 55 Full-time 55 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 130 Full-time 50 Part-time |
| 192 Full-time 77 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 484 Full-time 85 Part-time |
| $45,972 for Faculties $41,570 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,570 for Faculties $52,441 Part-time |