College comparison

University of South Carolina-Upstate vs University of West Alabama

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-Upstate Spartanburg, SC	University of West Alabama Livingston, AL
Acceptance rateUniversity of West Alabama is more selective	67%	43%
SAT (25–75)	1005–1175	860–1120
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,038	2,974
Avg net price	$13,557	$12,684
Median earnings (10 yr)University of South Carolina-Upstate reports higher median earnings	$48,587	$44,232
Graduation rate	43%	35%
Median debt	$22,310	$24,944
Economic mobility	—	2.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of South Carolina-Upstate or University of West Alabama harder to get into?

University of West Alabama is more selective: University of South Carolina-Upstate's acceptance rate is approximately 67% and University of West Alabama's is approximately 43% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Upstate vs University of West Alabama?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1005–1175 at University of South Carolina-Upstate and 860–1120 at University of West Alabama. 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.