- Clemson University (Clemson) is a public school while University of Miami is a private school.
- Clemson is located in Clemson, SC and University of Miami is located in Coral Gables, FL.
- University of Miami has more expensive tuition of $59,926 than Clemson ($39,498).
- University of Miami has tighter acceptance rate of 35.70% than Clemson (47.18%).
- University of Miami has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than Clemson (1,320).
- Clemson is larger with 28,466 students than University of Miami (19,402 students).
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| #147 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina | Rankings | #39 in National Universities #2 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Clemson, SC | Location | Coral Gables, FL |
Clemson| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | $59,926 |
| $12,646 South Carolina residents $24,798 out-of-state | Graduate | $44,858 |
| $12,213 | Financial Aid | $37,806 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 47.18% | Acceptance Rate | 35.70% |
| 29.48% | Yield | 20.22% |
| 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 28,466 | Total Students | 19,402 |
| 22,566 | Undergraduate | 12,504 |
| 5,900 | Graduate | 6,898 |
| 2,208 | Online Enrollment | 960 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 85% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 9% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $58,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $72,900 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,800) $7,724 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495) $9,460 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,450 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 1,360 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,451 Full-time 283 Part-time |
| 5,222 Full-time 363 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,599 Full-time 565 Part-time |
| $96,424 for Faculties $64,103 Part-time | Average Salary | $120,379 for Faculties $78,199 Part-time |