College comparison

University of South Carolina Aiken vs Valdosta State University

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 South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC	Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
Acceptance rateValdosta State University is more selective	79%	72%
SAT (25–75)	980–1220	920–1100
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,962	6,622
Avg net price	$11,641	$10,945
Median earnings (10 yr)Valdosta State University reports higher median earnings	$45,603	$49,361
Graduation rate	40%	42%
Median debt	$24,275	$24,779
Economic mobility	—	1.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of South Carolina Aiken or Valdosta State University harder to get into?

Valdosta State University is more selective: University of South Carolina Aiken's acceptance rate is approximately 79% and Valdosta State University's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina Aiken vs Valdosta State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 980–1220 at University of South Carolina Aiken and 920–1100 at Valdosta State University. 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.