College comparison

Florida International University vs South Carolina

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	Florida International University Miami, FL	South Carolina Columbia, SC
Acceptance rateFlorida International University is more selective	55%	60%
SAT (25–75)	1070–1260	1180–1360
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	39,508	29,820
Avg net price	$9,288	$22,811
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Miami, FL	Columbia, SC

Quick answers

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

Florida International University is more selective: Florida International University's acceptance rate is approximately 55% and University of South Carolina-Columbia's is approximately 60% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1070–1260 at Florida International University and 1180–1360 at University of South Carolina-Columbia. 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.