South Carolina State vs. NSU
The following statements compare South Carolina State University and Norfolk State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- South Carolina State's tuition ($21,750) is more expensive than NSU ($21,412).
- South Carolina State's acceptance rate (81.73%) is lower than NSU (87.46%).
- NSU has higher yield (16.83%) than South Carolina State (13.43%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 980.
- NSU's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than South Carolina State (19 to 1).
- NSU (6,045 students) is larger than South Carolina State (3,041 students) with more enrolled students.
- NSU ($14,412) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina State ($11,700).
- NSU's graduation rate (33%) is higher than South Carolina State (29%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,060 In-State
$21,750 out-of-state
$21,750 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,700
Test Scores
Admission
81.73% Acceptance Rate
13.43% Yield
Enrollment
2,762 Undergraduate
279 Graduate
171 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
59% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
125 Faculties (full-time)
538 Staffs (full-time)
$66,570 Faculty Salary
$52,441 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,400 annual charge
-1,460 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$3,290 annual charge

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,910 In-State
$21,412 out-of-state
$21,412 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$14,412
Test Scores
980 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
87.46% Acceptance Rate
16.83% Yield
Enrollment
5,510 Undergraduate
535 Graduate
785 Online Students
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
220 Faculties (full-time)
854 Staffs (full-time)
$80,235 Faculty Salary
$59,415 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,542 annual charge
-3,337 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$3,748 annual charge
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