Best public colleges in South Carolina

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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Florence, SC
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,508 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 900-1140

#10. Francis Marion University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Rock Hill, SC
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 3,179 (11:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1010-1220

#9. Winthrop University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Conway, SC
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 10,043 (18:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1050-1210

#8. Coastal Carolina University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Greenwood, SC
- Acceptance Rate: 68%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 3,220 (16:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 960-1160

#7. Lander University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Charleston, SC
- Acceptance Rate: 72%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 10,137 (16:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1130-1300

#6. College of Charleston
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Spartanburg, SC
- Acceptance Rate: 70%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 3,537 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1000-1170

#5. University of South Carolina - Upstate
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Aiken, SC
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,441 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 970-1200

#4. University of South Carolina Aiken
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Charleston, SC
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,476 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1080-1250

#3. The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina
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- Niche Grade: A
- Location: Columbia, SC
- Acceptance Rate: 61%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 28,980 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1180-1380

#2. University of South Carolina
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- Niche Grade: A
- Location: Clemson, SC
- Acceptance Rate: 38%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 22,144 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1230-1390

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Clemson University
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