College comparison

University of South Carolina-Upstate vs University of West Georgia

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 Georgia Carrollton, GA
Acceptance rateUniversity of West Georgia is more selective	67%	52%
SAT (25–75)	1005–1175	950–1140
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,038	7,520
Avg net price	$13,557	$12,786
Median earnings (10 yr)University of West Georgia reports higher median earnings	$48,587	$49,587
Graduation rate	43%	43%
Median debt	$22,310	$23,970
Economic mobility	—	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

University of West Georgia is more selective: University of South Carolina-Upstate's acceptance rate is approximately 67% and University of West Georgia's is approximately 52% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1005–1175 at University of South Carolina-Upstate and 950–1140 at University of West Georgia. 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.