College comparison

University of South Carolina Beaufort vs Valley City State University

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 Beaufort Bluffton, SC	Valley City State University Valley City, ND
Acceptance rateUniversity of South Carolina Beaufort is more selective	73%	99%
SAT (25–75)	—	830–1070
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,052	958
Avg net price	$14,656	$11,890
Median earnings (10 yr)Valley City State University reports higher median earnings	$48,088	$52,725
Graduation rate	34%	53%
Median debt	$24,000	$20,369
Economic mobility	—	2.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of South Carolina Beaufort or Valley City State University harder to get into?

University of South Carolina Beaufort is more selective: University of South Carolina Beaufort's acceptance rate is approximately 73% and Valley City State University's is approximately 99% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina Beaufort vs Valley City State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of South Carolina Beaufort and 830–1070 at Valley City State University. 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.