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Overview |
TROY | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
TROY | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 800/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $343 |
Diversity |
TROY | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
TROY | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 23% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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
- Troy University is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 2,649 students)
TROY vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at South Carolina State University than Troy University ($20,218.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than South Carolina State University ($13,187 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 18.4% lower than costs at South Carolina State University ($7,599 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Carolina State University than Troy University (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 80.3% larger than aid received Troy University ($15,873 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY 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 TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 286 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming TROY students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than South Carolina State University (83.9%)
TROY vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at TROY is the same as at South Carolina State University (35% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $8,400 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $31,000)
- Troy University students graduate with a $8,205 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,205)
- TROY graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($258 vs. $343)
- More TROY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/