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Clemson vs. South Carolina

Both Clemson University and University of South Carolina-Columbia are Public, 4 years schools located in South Carolina. The following statements compare Clemson University and University of South Carolina-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Clemson's tuition ($39,498) is more expensive than South Carolina ($34,943).
  • Clemson's acceptance rate (38.05%) is lower than South Carolina (61.49%).
  • South Carolina has higher yield (25.50%) than Clemson (19.64%).
  • Clemson's SAT score (1,320) is higher than South Carolina (1,270).
  • Clemson's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than South Carolina (18 to 1).
  • South Carolina (36,579 students) is larger than Clemson (28,747 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Clemson ($12,634) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($7,223).
  • Clemson's graduation rate (88%) is higher than South Carolina (78%).
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
$12,634
Test Scores
1,320 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
38.05% Acceptance Rate
19.64% Yield
Enrollment
22,875 Undergraduate
5,872 Graduate
2,117 Online Students
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,496 Faculties (full-time)
5,642 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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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,688 In-State
$34,943 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,223
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
61.49% Acceptance Rate
25.50% Yield
Enrollment
28,470 Undergraduate
8,109 Graduate
3,068 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,753 Faculties (full-time)
5,742 Staffs (full-time)
$102,889 Faculty Salary
$64,188 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,750 annual charge
-9,956 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,808 annual charge
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