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Overview |
Central | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Central | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Central | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $343 |
Diversity |
Central | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Central | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Central | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 2,649 students)
Central vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at South Carolina State University than University of Central Missouri ($20,218.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than South Carolina State University ($15,117 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 7.8% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,000 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than South Carolina State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 143.6% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($15,873 vs. $6,517)
Central vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 250 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming Central students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Central (71.3%)
Central vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than South Carolina State University (50% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $10,500 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $31,000)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $10,764 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $33,205)
- Central graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($232 vs. $343)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/