Fayetteville State vs. South University-Columbia
The following statements compare Fayetteville State University and South University-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- South University-Columbia's tuition ($16,452) is more expensive than Fayetteville State ($7,969).
- Fayetteville State's acceptance rate (79.89%) is lower than Fayetteville State (79.89%).
- Fayetteville State has higher yield (20.03%) than Fayetteville State (20.03%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 950.
- South University-Columbia's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Fayetteville State (19 to 1).
- Fayetteville State (6,847 students) is larger than South University-Columbia (509 students) with more enrolled students.
- South University-Columbia ($7,346) has higher amount of financial aid than Fayetteville State ($6,837).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 35%.

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$3,969 In-State
$7,969 out-of-state
$7,969 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,837
Test Scores
950 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
79.89% Acceptance Rate
20.03% Yield
Enrollment
5,845 Undergraduate
1,002 Graduate
3,198 Online Students
Graduation Rate
35% Graduation Rate
32% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
254 Faculties (full-time)
819 Staffs (full-time)
$75,798 Faculty Salary
$55,424 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,513 annual charge
-1,485 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,407 annual charge

South University-Columbia
Private, 4 years • Columbia, SC #433 National Universities, #17 in South Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$16,452
Financial Aid
$7,346
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
445 Undergraduate
64 Graduate
269 Online Students
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
12 Faculties (full-time)
46 Staffs (full-time)
$56,184 Faculty Salary
$76,290 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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