- Both Clemson University (Clemson) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) are public.
- Clemson is located in Clemson, SC and Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, VA.
- Clemson has more expensive tuition of $39,498 than Virginia Tech ($36,694).
- Clemson has tighter acceptance rate of 47.18% than Virginia Tech (70.06%).
- Virginia Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than Clemson (1,320).
- Virginia Tech is larger with 38,170 students than Clemson (28,466 students).
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| #147 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina | Rankings | #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Clemson, SC | Location | Blacksburg, VA |
Clemson| Known as | Virginia Tech | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate 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 | $15,478 Virginia residents $36,694 out-of-state |
| $12,646 South Carolina residents $24,798 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state |
| $12,213 | Financial Aid | $8,832 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 47.18% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 29.48% | Yield | 35.58% |
| 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 28,466 | Total Students | 38,170 |
| 22,566 | Undergraduate | 30,434 |
| 5,900 | Graduate | 7,736 |
| 2,208 | Online Enrollment | 1,625 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 85% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| 9% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $58,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,100 |
| 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: 10,300) $6,168 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 1,360 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 5,222 Full-time 363 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $96,424 for Faculties $64,103 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time |