Duke University vs. Clemson University (Clemson)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Atlantic Coast Conference

  • Duke University is a private school while Clemson University (Clemson) is a public school.
  • Duke University is located in Durham, NC and Clemson is located in Clemson, SC.
  • 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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#10 in National Universities
#1 in North Carolina
Rankings#147 in National Universities
#2 in South Carolina
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Durham, NCLocationClemson, SC
Known asClemson
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$65,805Undergraduate$15,554 South Carolina residents
$39,498 out-of-state
$63,985Graduate$12,646 South Carolina residents
$24,798 out-of-state
$50,142Financial Aid$12,213
Admission
$85 undergraduate
$95 graduate
Application Fee$70 undergraduate
$80 graduate
9.86%Acceptance Rate47.18%
53.60%Yield29.48%
1,550 SAT, 35 ACTTest Scores1,320 SAT, 30 ACT
Student Population
18,023Total Students28,466
6,640Undergraduate22,566
11,383Graduate5,900
950Online Enrollment2,208
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
96%Graduation Rate85%
Transfer-out Rate9%
97%Retention Rate92%
$114,500Average Earning after Graduation$58,900
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,699)
$9,495 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,800)
$7,724 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
6 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
4,074 Full-time
231 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,360 Full-time
99 Part-time
17,962 Full-time
1,146 Part-time
Number of Staffs5,222 Full-time
363 Part-time
$154,288 for Faculties
$72,619 Part-time
Average Salary$96,424 for Faculties
$64,103 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023