- Both Auburn University and Clemson University (Clemson) are public.
- Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL and Clemson is located in Clemson, SC.
- Clemson has more expensive tuition of $39,498 than Auburn University ($33,944).
- Clemson has tighter acceptance rate of 47.18% than Auburn University (83.93%).
- Clemson has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than Auburn University (1,300).
- Auburn University is larger with 31,764 students than Clemson (28,466 students).
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| #243 in National Universities #9 in Alabama | Rankings | #147 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Auburn, AL | Location | Clemson, SC |
| Known as | Clemson | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | 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 | ||
| $12,536 Alabama residents $33,944 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,554 South Carolina residents $39,498 out-of-state |
| $12,524 Alabama residents $33,908 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,646 South Carolina residents $24,798 out-of-state |
| $9,724 | Financial Aid | $12,213 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $80 graduate |
| 83.93% | Acceptance Rate | 47.18% |
| 31.88% | Yield | 29.48% |
| 1,300 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 31,764 | Total Students | 28,466 |
| 25,379 | Undergraduate | 22,566 |
| 6,385 | Graduate | 5,900 |
| 3,101 | Online Enrollment | 2,208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 80% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $56,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495) $9,294 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,800) $7,724 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,428 Full-time 236 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,360 Full-time 99 Part-time |
| 5,376 Full-time 1,146 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,222 Full-time 363 Part-time |
| $99,349 for Faculties $68,363 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,424 for Faculties $64,103 Part-time |