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Overview |
Louisville | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Louisville | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $343 |
Diversity |
Louisville | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Louisville | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | South Carolina State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 2,649 students)
Louisville vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or South Carolina State University?
- University of Louisville is 29.3% more expensive to attend than South Carolina State University for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $9,528.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Louisville than South Carolina State University ($28,670.00 vs. $20,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Carolina State University than Louisville ($17,435 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 18.5% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($9,000 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than South Carolina State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 29.9% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($15,873 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville 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 Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 399 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than South Carolina State University (51% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $14,200 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $31,000)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $13,549 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $33,205)
- Louisville graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($203 vs. $343)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/