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Overview |
AAMU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
AAMU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 800/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $343 |
Diversity |
AAMU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 23% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 2,649 students)
AAMU vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at South Carolina State University than Alabama A & M University ($20,218.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than South Carolina State University ($14,600 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 5.8% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($9,000 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Carolina State University than Alabama A & M University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 57.7% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($15,873 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Alabama A & M University (850) is 90 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming AAMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman South Carolina State University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or South Carolina State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between South Carolina State University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at South Carolina State University is higher than Alabama A & M University (35% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $3,300 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $31,000)
- South Carolina State University students graduate with a $1,795 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($33,205 vs. $35,000)
- South Carolina State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($343 vs. $361)
- More South Carolina State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/