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Overview |
South Carolina State University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,649 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1011 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scsu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Carolina State University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,528 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,218 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,435 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,873 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
South Carolina State University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,833 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
South Carolina State University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Carolina State University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,205 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $240 |
Diversity |
South Carolina State University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
South Carolina State University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 17% | ||
Campus |
South Carolina State University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,649 students)
South Carolina State University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Carolina State University or WVSU?
- South Carolina State University is 17.3% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at South Carolina State University than West Virginia State University ($20,218.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than South Carolina State University ($11,684 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 35.7% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,000 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Carolina State University than West Virginia State University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 67.4% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($15,873 vs. $9,482)
South Carolina State University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Carolina State University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or South Carolina State University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 167 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than South Carolina State University (83.9%)
South Carolina State University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Carolina State University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and South Carolina State University.
- The graduation rate at South Carolina State University is higher than West Virginia State University (35% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $31,000)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $9,955 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $33,205)
- WVSU graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($240 vs. $343)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/