College comparison

South Carolina vs University of South Florida

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	South Carolina Columbia, SC	University of South Florida Tampa, FL
Acceptance rateUniversity of South Florida is more selective	60%	43%
SAT (25–75)	1180–1360	1130–1320
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	29,820	37,207
Avg net price	$22,811	$9,812
Median earnings (10 yr)South Carolina reports higher median earnings	$62,177	$57,743
Graduation rate	79%	77%
Median debt	$21,500	$17,988
Economic mobility	—	2.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

University of South Florida is more selective: University of South Carolina-Columbia's acceptance rate is approximately 60% and University of South Florida's is approximately 43% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1180–1360 at University of South Carolina-Columbia and 1130–1320 at University of South Florida. 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.