College comparison

University of Hawaii at Hilo vs University of South Carolina Beaufort

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	University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI	University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC
Acceptance rateUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo is more selective	61%	73%
SAT (25–75)	945–1175	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,160	2,052
Avg net price	$11,856	$14,656
Median earnings (10 yr)University of South Carolina Beaufort reports higher median earnings	$47,856	$48,088
Graduation rate	48%	34%
Median debt	$20,500	$24,000
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Hawaii at Hilo or University of South Carolina Beaufort harder to get into?

University of Hawaii at Hilo is more selective: University of Hawaii at Hilo's acceptance rate is approximately 61% and University of South Carolina Beaufort's is approximately 73% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Hawaii at Hilo vs University of South Carolina Beaufort?

The middle-50% SAT range is 945–1175 at University of Hawaii at Hilo and — at University of South Carolina Beaufort. 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.