The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • South Carolina State has more expensive tuition & fees ($21,750) than NSU ($21,412).
  • It is harder to admit to South Carolina State than NSU.
  • NSU has more students with 5,783 students while South Carolina State has 2,649 students.
  • South Carolina State has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while NSU's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • NSU has more full-time faculties with 242 faculties while South Carolina State has 130 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - South Carolina State University and Norfolk State University.
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South Carolina StateNSU
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South Carolina Statevs.NSU
Orangeburg, South CarolinaLocationNorfolk, Virginia
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (smaller programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
In-State$11,060
Out-Of-State$21,750
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,910
Out-Of-State$21,412
86%% Receiving Financial Aid93%
$13,830Average Amount of Financial Aid$11,797
83.90 %Acceptance Rates89.50 %
15.73 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)16.35 %
-SAT Score940
-ACT Score18
34 %Graduation Rate39 %
26 %Transfer-out Rate18 %
68 %Retention Rate70 %
2,649Student Population5,783
130Number of Faculties242
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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