College comparison

Georgia 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	Georgia Athens, GA	South Carolina Columbia, SC
Acceptance rateUniversity of Georgia is more selective	38%	60%
SAT (25–75)	1270–1480	1180–1360
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	32,137	29,820
Avg net price	$13,936	$22,811
Median earnings (10 yr)Georgia reports higher median earnings	$68,726	$62,177
Graduation rate	90%	79%
Median debt	$18,500	$21,500
Economic mobility	1.1%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

University of Georgia is more selective: University of Georgia's acceptance rate is approximately 38% and University of South Carolina-Columbia's is approximately 60% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1270–1480 at University of Georgia 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.