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Orangeburg, SC · Rock Hill, SC
| South Carolina State University | Winthrop University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $18,097/yr | $15,343/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,846/yr | $12,608/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $31,000 | $26,975 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,968/yr | $12,983/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $20,449/yr | $13,966/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $22,587/yr | $18,518/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,523/yr | $21,359/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $329/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,000/yr | $11,072/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,000/yr | $12,642/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,000/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $8,000/yr | $5,944/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $30,015/yr | $30,710/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,060/yr | $14,678/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $21,750/yr | $28,676/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 70% | 41% |
| Students taking federal loans | 67% | 54% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 83% | 79% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1010–1220 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1139 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 20–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 9,830 | 5,858 |
| Students accepted | 8,034 | 4,397 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,079 | 867 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 18% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 37% | 57% |
| Freshmen who come back | 56% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $38,262/yr | $47,185/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $22,900–$55,233 | $33,671–$66,172 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 38% | 62% |
| White students graduating | 33% | 60% |
| Black students graduating | 37% | 53% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 0% | 55% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 85% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $30,064/yr | $39,048/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 54% | 69% |
| Graduate on time | 21% | 46% |
| Pell students who graduate | 37% | 37% |
| First-gen students who finish | 36% | 58% |
| Low-income students who finish | 34% | 51% |
| Students who transfer out | 27% | 20% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $34,470/yr | $42,584/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Family & Consumer Sciences 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Education 13% · Visual & Performing Arts 13% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Family & Consumer Sciences — 13% of degrees | Education — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $84,200/yr | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $64,302/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 24% | 14% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,934 | 3,523 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 292 | 925 |
| Average professor pay | $8,174/mo | $8,923/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 64% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $22,852 | $42,330 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (small) |
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Rock Hill, SC |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1896 | 1886 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Men | 45% | 36% |
| Women | 55% | 64% |
| White students | 1.2% | 49% |
| Black students | 90% | 32% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 0.1% | 9% |
| Asian students | 0.2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| Other / not reported | 3.8% | 0.4% |
| Special type | HBCU | None |
| First-generation students | 36% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 8.4% | 5.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.6% | 7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,130/yr | $9,121/yr |
| Endowment | $19.7M | $78.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,460 | 1,779 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,400/yr | $6,664/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,290/yr | $4,408/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 10 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 375 | 320 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.6M | $2.7M |
| Athletics budget | $13.9M | $12.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $13.9M | $12.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $154,166 | $115,440 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.