College comparison

The University of Texas at Arlington 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	The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX	South Carolina Columbia, SC
Acceptance rateUniversity of South Carolina-Columbia is more selective	80%	60%
SAT (25–75)	1010–1240	1180–1360
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	32,294	29,820
Avg net price	$13,951	$22,811
Median earnings (10 yr)The University of Texas at Arlington reports higher median earnings	$63,199	$62,177
Graduation rate	54%	79%
Median debt	$17,527	$21,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Texas at Arlington or University of South Carolina-Columbia harder to get into?

University of South Carolina-Columbia is more selective: The University of Texas at Arlington's acceptance rate is approximately 80% and University of South Carolina-Columbia's is approximately 60% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Arlington vs University of South Carolina-Columbia?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1010–1240 at The University of Texas at Arlington 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.