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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 ($34,934).
  • Clemson's acceptance rate (42.98%) is lower than South Carolina (64.05%).
  • South Carolina has higher yield (24.33%) than Clemson (20.21%).
  • Clemson's SAT score (1,320) is higher than South Carolina (1,280).
  • Clemson's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than South Carolina (18 to 1).
  • South Carolina (35,653 students) is larger than Clemson (28,466 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Clemson ($12,213) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($6,907).
  • Clemson's graduation rate (85%) 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
$12,213
Test Scores
1,320 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
42.98% Acceptance Rate
20.21% 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
-$7,724 annual charge
-7,800 capacity
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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,688 In-State
$34,934 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,907
Test Scores
1,280 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
64.05% Acceptance Rate
24.33% Yield
Enrollment
27,343 Undergraduate
8,310 Graduate
3,171 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,693 Faculties (full-time)
5,639 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
-$7,360 annual charge
-9,377 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,420 annual charge
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