- University of Notre Dame (ND) is a private school while Clemson University (Clemson) is a public school.
- ND is located in Notre Dame, IN and Clemson is located in Clemson, SC.
- ND has more expensive tuition of $62,693 than Clemson ($39,498).
- ND has tighter acceptance rate of 18.92% than Clemson (47.18%).
- ND has higher SAT scores of 1,510 than Clemson (1,320).
- Clemson is larger with 28,466 students than ND (13,105 students).
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| #19 in National Universities #1 in Indiana | Rankings | #147 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Notre Dame, IN | Location | Clemson, SC |
ND| Known as | Clemson | |
| Bachelor's Master's 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 | ||
| $62,693 | Undergraduate | $15,554 South Carolina residents $39,498 out-of-state |
| $62,502 | Graduate | $12,646 South Carolina residents $24,798 out-of-state |
| $45,321 | Financial Aid | $12,213 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $80 graduate |
| 18.92% | Acceptance Rate | 47.18% |
| 55.40% | Yield | 29.48% |
| 1,510 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,105 | Total Students | 28,466 |
| 8,971 | Undergraduate | 22,566 |
| 4,134 | Graduate | 5,900 |
| 269 | Online Enrollment | 2,208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 96% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% | |
| 97% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $98,400 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,831) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,800) $7,724 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,210 Full-time 160 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,360 Full-time 99 Part-time |
| 5,726 Full-time 500 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,222 Full-time 363 Part-time |
| $136,509 for Faculties $71,992 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,424 for Faculties $64,103 Part-time |