- Clemson University (Clemson) is a public school while Duke University is a private school.
- Clemson is located in Clemson, SC and Duke University is located in Durham, NC.
- Duke University has more expensive tuition of $65,805 than Clemson ($39,498).
- Duke University has tighter acceptance rate of 9.86% than Clemson (47.18%).
- Duke University has higher SAT scores of 1,550 than Clemson (1,320).
- Clemson is larger with 28,466 students than Duke University (18,023 students).
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| #147 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina | Rankings | #10 in National Universities #1 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Clemson, SC | Location | Durham, NC |
Clemson| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,554 South Carolina residents $39,498 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $65,805 |
| $12,646 South Carolina residents $24,798 out-of-state | Graduate | $63,985 |
| $12,213 | Financial Aid | $50,142 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $95 graduate |
| 47.18% | Acceptance Rate | 9.86% |
| 29.48% | Yield | 53.60% |
| 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,550 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 28,466 | Total Students | 18,023 |
| 22,566 | Undergraduate | 6,640 |
| 5,900 | Graduate | 11,383 |
| 2,208 | Online Enrollment | 950 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 85% | Graduation Rate | 96% |
| 9% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $58,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $114,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,800) $7,724 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,699) $9,495 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 1,360 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 4,074 Full-time 231 Part-time |
| 5,222 Full-time 363 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 17,962 Full-time 1,146 Part-time |
| $96,424 for Faculties $64,103 Part-time | Average Salary | $154,288 for Faculties $72,619 Part-time |