College comparison

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University vs University of South Carolina-Upstate

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	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL	University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC
Acceptance rateFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical University is more selective	21%	67%
SAT (25–75)	1030–1180	1005–1175
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,582	4,038
Avg net price	$13,739	$13,557
Median earnings (10 yr)University of South Carolina-Upstate reports higher median earnings	$44,349	$48,587
Graduation rate	53%	43%
Median debt	$23,548	$22,310
Economic mobility	3.3%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University or University of South Carolina-Upstate harder to get into?

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is more selective: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's acceptance rate is approximately 21% and University of South Carolina-Upstate's is approximately 67% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University vs University of South Carolina-Upstate?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1030–1180 at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and 1005–1175 at University of South Carolina-Upstate. 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.