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Overview |
EOU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1011 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
EOU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2024 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
EOU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $343 |
Diversity |
EOU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
EOU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 23% | ||
Campus |
EOU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Oregon University is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (2,674 students vs. 2,649 students)
EOU vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 17% more expensive to attend than EOU for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $8,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at EOU than South Carolina State University ($21,330.00 vs. $20,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Oregon University than South Carolina State University ($15,234 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 19.7% lower than costs at Eastern Oregon University ($9,000 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than South Carolina State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 105.7% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($15,873 vs. $7,718)
EOU vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EOU 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 EOU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Oregon University (951) is 191 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming EOU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than South Carolina State University (83.9%)
EOU vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU 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 EOU.
- The graduation rate at South Carolina State University is higher than Eastern Oregon University (35% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Oregon University earn on average $11,200 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,000)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $10,366 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($22,839 vs. $33,205)
- EOU graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($236 vs. $343)
- More EOU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/