College comparison

South Carolina vs Virginia Commonwealth 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	South Carolina Columbia, SC	Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
Acceptance rateUniversity of South Carolina-Columbia is more selective	60%	93%
SAT (25–75)	1180–1360	1010–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	29,820	20,753
Avg net price	$22,811	$23,433
Median earnings (10 yr)South Carolina reports higher median earnings	$62,177	$58,128
Graduation rate	79%	63%
Median debt	$21,500	$21,500
Economic mobility	—	1.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

University of South Carolina-Columbia is more selective: University of South Carolina-Columbia's acceptance rate is approximately 60% and Virginia Commonwealth University's is approximately 93% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1180–1360 at University of South Carolina-Columbia and 1010–1270 at Virginia Commonwealth 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.