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- Greenwood, SC
- #353 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 69%
- Net price: $17,083
- SAT Range: 950-1150

#9. Lander University

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- Rock Hill, SC
- #306 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 64%
- Net price: $17,100
- SAT Range: 1000-1180

#8. Winthrop University

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- Conway, SC
- #291 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 79%
- Net price: $14,956
- SAT Range: 1030-1190

#7. Coastal Carolina University

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- Charleston, SC
- #290 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $20,255
- SAT Range: 1090-1280

#6. College of Charleston

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- Aiken, SC
- #254 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 84%
- Net price: $12,514
- SAT Range: 960-1170

#5. University of South Carolina Aiken

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- Spartanburg, SC
- #237 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $14,816
- SAT Range: 950-1150

#4. University of South Carolina - Upstate

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- Charleston, SC
- #127 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 86%
- Net price: $19,473
- SAT Range: 1030-1210

#3. Citadel Military College of South Carolina

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- Columbia, SC
- #44 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 62%
- Net price: $21,898
- SAT Range: 1150-1360

#2. University of South Carolina

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- Clemson, SC
- #29 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 49%
- Net price: $23,732
- SAT Range: 1220-1420

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

#1. Clemson University