College comparison

The University of the South vs University of Charleston

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	The University of the South Sewanee, TN	University of Charleston Charleston, WV
Acceptance rateThe University of the South is more selective	57%	62%
SAT (25–75)	1260–1390	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,607	2,259
Avg net price	$27,872	$22,107
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Sewanee, TN	Charleston, WV

Quick answers

Is The University of the South or University of Charleston harder to get into?

The University of the South is more selective: The University of the South's acceptance rate is approximately 57% and University of Charleston's is approximately 62% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of the South vs University of Charleston?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1260–1390 at The University of the South and — at University of Charleston. 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.