- Both Clemson University (Clemson) and University of South Carolina-Columbia (South Carolina) are public.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- Clemson has more expensive tuition of $39,498 than South Carolina ($34,934).
- Clemson has tighter acceptance rate of 47.18% than South Carolina (72.31%).
- Clemson has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than South Carolina (1,280).
- South Carolina is larger with 35,653 students than Clemson (28,466 students).
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| #147 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina | Rankings | #169 in National Universities #4 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Clemson, SC | Location | Columbia, SC |
Clemson| Known as | South Carolina | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 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 | $12,688 South Carolina residents $34,934 out-of-state |
| $12,646 South Carolina residents $24,798 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,774 South Carolina residents $30,160 out-of-state |
| $12,213 | Financial Aid | $6,907 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 47.18% | Acceptance Rate | 72.31% |
| 29.48% | Yield | 31.25% |
| 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 28,466 | Total Students | 35,653 |
| 22,566 | Undergraduate | 27,343 |
| 5,900 | Graduate | 8,310 |
| 2,208 | Online Enrollment | 3,171 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 85% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
| 9% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $58,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,900 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and 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: 9,377) $7,360 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,420 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,360 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,693 Full-time 631 Part-time |
| 5,222 Full-time 363 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,639 Full-time 2,094 Part-time |
| $96,424 for Faculties $64,103 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,889 for Faculties $64,188 Part-time |