College comparison

Georgia State 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	Georgia State University Atlanta, GA	South Carolina Columbia, SC
Acceptance rateGeorgia State University is more selective	55%	60%
SAT (25–75)	940–1180	1180–1360
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	26,623	29,820
Avg net price	$15,931	$22,811
Median earnings (10 yr)South Carolina reports higher median earnings	$47,384	$62,177
Graduation rate	53%	79%
Median debt	$20,903	$21,500
Economic mobility	2.1%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

Georgia State University is more selective: Georgia State 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 Georgia State University vs University of South Carolina-Columbia?

The middle-50% SAT range is 940–1180 at Georgia State 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.