Best colleges in South Carolina

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- Location: Aiken, SC
- Acceptance rate: 84%
- Net price: $12,514
- SAT range: 960-1170
- Niche grade:  B
#10. University of South Carolina Aiken
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- Location: Spartanburg, SC
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $14,816
- SAT range: 950-1150
- Niche grade:  B
#9. University of South Carolina - Upstate
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- Location: Greenville, SC
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Net price: $19,049
- SAT range: Not available
- Niche grade:  B
#8. Bob Jones University
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- Location: Spartanburg, SC
- Acceptance rate: 52%
- Net price: $30,608
- SAT range: 1190-1350
- Niche grade:  B
#7. Wofford College
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- Location: Columbia, SC
- Acceptance rate: 46%
- Net price: $20,088
- SAT range: 940-1130
- Niche grade:  B+

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#6. Columbia International University
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- Location: Anderson, SC
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Net price: $21,643
- SAT range: 860-1210
- Niche grade:  B+
#5. Anderson University - South Carolina
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- Location: Charleston, SC
- Acceptance rate: 86%
- Net price: $19,473
- SAT range: 1030-1210
- Niche grade:  B+
#4. Citadel Military College of South Carolina
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- Location: Greenville, SC
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- Net price: $33,999
- SAT range: 1240-1420
- Niche grade:  A-
#3. Furman University
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- Location: Columbia, SC
- Acceptance rate: 62%
- Net price: $21,898
- SAT range: 1150-1360
- Niche grade:  A
#2. University of South Carolina
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- Location: Clemson, SC
- Acceptance rate: 49%
- Net price: $23,732
- SAT range: 1220-1420
- Niche grade:  A

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Clemson University
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