Best private colleges in South Carolina

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- Location: Newberry, SC
- Acceptance rate: 57%
- Net price: $19,156
- SAT range: 910-1130
- Niche grade:  B-
#10. Newberry College
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- Location: Tigerville, SC
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Net price: $19,514
- SAT range: 980-1210
- Niche grade:  B-
#9. North Greenville University
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- Location: Orangeburg, SC
- Acceptance rate: 62%
- Net price: $19,308
- SAT range: 840-1040
- Niche grade:  B-
#8. Claflin University
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- Location: Charleston, SC
- Acceptance rate: 57%
- Net price: $18,182
- SAT range: 990-1200
- Niche grade:  B
#7. Charleston Southern University
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- Location: Central, SC
- Acceptance rate: 58%
- Net price: $19,479
- SAT range: 980-1070
- Niche grade:  B
#6. Southern Wesleyan University
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- Location: Greenville, SC
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Net price: $19,049
- SAT range: Not available
- Niche grade:  B
#5. Bob Jones University
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- Location: Spartanburg, SC
- Acceptance rate: 52%
- Net price: $30,608
- SAT range: 1190-1350
- Niche grade:  B
#4. Wofford College
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- Location: Columbia, SC
- Acceptance rate: 46%
- Net price: $20,088
- SAT range: 940-1130
- Niche grade:  B+
#3. Columbia International University
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- Location: Anderson, SC
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Net price: $21,643
- SAT range: 860-1210
- Niche grade:  B+
#2. Anderson University - South Carolina
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- Location: Greenville, SC
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- Net price: $33,999
- SAT range: 1240-1420
- Niche grade:  A-

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin, additional writing by Lauren Liebhaber, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 46 states.

#1. Furman University
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