College comparison

University of South Carolina-Lancaster vs University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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-Lancaster Lancaster, SC	University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI
Acceptance rateUniversity of Wisconsin-Parkside is more selective	83%	75%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	668	2,844
Avg net price	$9,801	$11,772
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Wisconsin-Parkside reports higher median earnings	$39,426	$51,129
Graduation rate	—	40%
Median debt	$9,616	$20,492
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of South Carolina-Lancaster or University of Wisconsin-Parkside harder to get into?

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is more selective: University of South Carolina-Lancaster's acceptance rate is approximately 83% and University of Wisconsin-Parkside's is approximately 75% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Lancaster vs University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of South Carolina-Lancaster and — at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. 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.