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CAU Claflin University NCAT Florida State UCF Tennessee State University Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Winthrop University Florida Spelman| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | South Carolina State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 800/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $343 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Florida A&M | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 2,649 students)
Florida A&M vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 202.3% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at South Carolina State University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($20,218.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than South Carolina State University ($11,583 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 29.4% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($9,000 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than South Carolina State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 30.2% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($15,873 vs. $12,191)
Florida A&M vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 206 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than South Carolina State University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $12,600 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $31,000)
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students graduate with a $4,705 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($28,500 vs. $33,205)
- Florida A&M graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($294 vs. $343)
- More Florida A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/