College comparison

University of North Georgia 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	University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA	University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC
Acceptance rateUniversity of South Carolina-Upstate is more selective	68%	67%
SAT (25–75)	980–1210	1005–1175
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	16,146	4,038
Avg net price	$9,823	$13,557
Median earnings (10 yr)University of North Georgia reports higher median earnings	$50,135	$48,587
Graduation rate	37%	43%
Median debt	$17,750	$22,310
Economic mobility	1.2%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

University of South Carolina-Upstate is more selective: University of North Georgia's acceptance rate is approximately 68% and University of South Carolina-Upstate's is approximately 67% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 980–1210 at University of North Georgia 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.