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Overview |
Chipola | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1011 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Chipola | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Chipola | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $343 |
Diversity |
Chipola | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Chipola | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | South Carolina State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Carolina State University is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (2,649 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 302.9% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.7% higher at South Carolina State University than Chipola College ($20,218.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than South Carolina State University ($3,316 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 97.4% lower than costs at South Carolina State University ($4,560 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than South Carolina State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 150.6% larger than aid received Chipola College ($15,873 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola 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 Chipola .
- Accepted freshman South Carolina State University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola 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 Chipola.
- Graduates from Chipola College earn on average $2,000 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $31,000)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/