NCSU vs. Clemson

The following statements compare North Carolina State University at Raleigh and Clemson University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Clemson's tuition ($39,498) is more expensive than NCSU ($31,767).
  • Clemson's acceptance rate (38.00%) is lower than NCSU (40.00%).
  • NCSU has higher yield (36.00%) than Clemson (20.00%).
  • NCSU's SAT score (1,380) is higher than Clemson (1,320).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
  • NCSU (36,700 students) is larger than Clemson (28,466 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Clemson ($12,213) has higher amount of financial aid than NCSU ($8,676).
  • Clemson's graduation rate (85%) is higher than NCSU (84%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,895 In-State
$31,767 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,676
Test Scores
1,380 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
40.00% Acceptance Rate
36.00% Yield
Enrollment
26,254 Undergraduate
10,446 Graduate
3,124 Online Students
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,842 Faculties (full-time)
9,083 Staffs (full-time)
$100,145 Faculty Salary
$63,544 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,996 annual charge
-10,291 capacity
Clemson University

Clemson University

Public, 4 years • Clemson, SC #147 National Universities, #2 in South Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,554 In-State
$39,498 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,213
Test Scores
1,320 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
38.00% Acceptance Rate
20.00% Yield
Enrollment
22,566 Undergraduate
5,900 Graduate
2,208 Online Students
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
92% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,360 Faculties (full-time)
5,222 Staffs (full-time)
$96,424 Faculty Salary
$64,103 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,026 annual charge
-7,500 capacity
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