2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference

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The median SAT ranking is a measure of the overall academic performance of students on campus. It's important to note that students often feel most comfortable on campuses where their own academic performance is close to the average performance of other students. Students who fall either far above or below the median can sometimes feel out of place amongst their peers.

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Rank	Institution	Est. Median SAT	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Georgia College & State University	1165	78.23	1,090 – 1,240	21632	50644	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA Found in Milledgeville, Georgia College & State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 9% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Georgia......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,165 0.9% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,644
2	University of South Carolina Aiken	1115	78.54	1,000 – 1,230	12236	39689	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC Found in Aiken, the University of South Carolina Aiken accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 24% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,115 4.2% Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $12,236 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,689
3	University of North Georgia	1100	67.94	990 – 1,210	11157	43085	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA Based in Dahlonega, the University of North Georgia’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 19% of students attending the University of North Georgia currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,100 1.8% Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,157 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,085
4	Flagler College	1090	80.76	980 – 1,200	32395	41963	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL Based in Saint Augustine, Flagler College’s acceptance rate is 81% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 76% and 50% of students will earn their degree in four years. The common majors among......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,090 0.9% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $32,395 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,963
5	Augusta University	1065	86.41	970 – 1,160	13976	45037	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference Augusta University Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Augusta University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 15% of students attending Augusta University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,065 5.8% Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $13,976 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,037
6	Lander University	1055	81.31	940 – 1,170	15520	36851	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference Lander University Greenwood, SC Located in Greenwood, Lander University’s acceptance rate is 81% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of students attending Lander University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,055 0.5% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,851
7	University of South Carolina Beaufort	1025	72.5	940 – 1,110	15363	39214	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC Located in Bluffton, the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s acceptance rate is 72%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 44% of students attending the University of South Carolina Beaufort currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,025 Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,214
8	Georgia Southwestern State University	1000	75.17	890 – 1,110	11769	42047	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA Based in Americus, Georgia Southwestern State University’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 35% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 58% and its four year graduation rate is 20%. Elementary Education and Teaching,......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,000 1.0% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $11,769 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,047
9	Columbus State University	970	99.12	850 – 1,090	12420	39190	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference Columbus State University Columbus, GA Located in Columbus, Columbus State University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 22% of students attending Columbus State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Est. Median SAT 970 4.9% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,420 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,190
10	Clayton State University	965	68.45	860 – 1,070	8192	41633	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference Clayton State University Morrow, GA Located in Morrow, Clayton State University accepts 68% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 18% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 965 1.0% Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 860 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $8,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,633

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference

1,165 0.9%

78.2%

1,090 – 1,240

$21,632

$50,644

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference

1,115 4.2%

78.5%

1,000 – 1,230

$12,236

$39,689

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference

1,100 1.8%

67.9%

990 – 1,210

$11,157

$43,085

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference

1,090 0.9%

80.8%

980 – 1,200

$32,395

$41,963

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference

1,065 5.8%

86.4%

970 – 1,160

$13,976

$45,037

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference

1,055 0.5%

81.3%

940 – 1,170

$15,520

$36,851

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference

1,025

72.5%

940 – 1,110

$15,363

$39,214

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference

1,000 1.0%

75.2%

890 – 1,110

$11,769

$42,047

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference

970 4.9%

99.1%

850 – 1,090

$12,420

$39,190

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Peach Belt Conference

965 1.0%

68.5%

860 – 1,070

$8,192

$41,633

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