College comparison

Baylor vs South Carolina

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Baylor Waco, TX	South Carolina Columbia, SC
Acceptance rateBaylor University is more selective	51%	60%
SAT (25–75)	1200–1400	1180–1360
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	14,785	29,820
Avg net price	$41,104	$22,811
Median earnings (10 yr)Baylor reports higher median earnings	$65,793	$62,177
Graduation rate	80%	79%
Median debt	$23,000	$21,500
Economic mobility	1.4%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Baylor University or University of South Carolina-Columbia harder to get into?

Baylor University is more selective: Baylor University's acceptance rate is approximately 51% and University of South Carolina-Columbia's is approximately 60% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Baylor University vs University of South Carolina-Columbia?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1200–1400 at Baylor University and 1180–1360 at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.