- Syracuse University is a private school while Clemson University (Clemson) is a public school.
- Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, NY and Clemson is located in Clemson, SC.
- Syracuse University has more expensive tuition of $63,061 than Clemson ($39,498).
- Syracuse University has tighter acceptance rate of 46.88% than Clemson (47.18%).
- Syracuse University has higher SAT scores of 1,350 than Clemson (1,320).
- Clemson is larger with 28,466 students than Syracuse University (22,698 students).
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| #60 in National Universities #10 in New York | Rankings | #147 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Syracuse, NY | Location | Clemson, SC |
| Known as | Clemson | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $63,061 | Undergraduate | $15,554 South Carolina residents $39,498 out-of-state |
| $46,318 | Graduate | $12,646 South Carolina residents $24,798 out-of-state |
| $30,709 | Financial Aid | $12,213 |
| Admission | ||
| $85 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $80 graduate |
| 46.88% | Acceptance Rate | 47.18% |
| 23.52% | Yield | 29.48% |
| 1,350 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,698 | Total Students | 28,466 |
| 15,421 | Undergraduate | 22,566 |
| 7,277 | Graduate | 5,900 |
| 2,244 | Online Enrollment | 2,208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $69,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,900 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,580) $9,520 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,800) $7,724 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $7,650 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,121 Full-time 543 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,360 Full-time 99 Part-time |
| 4,683 Full-time 895 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,222 Full-time 363 Part-time |
| $110,720 for Faculties $72,308 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,424 for Faculties $64,103 Part-time |