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 ($40,866) is more expensive than South Carolina ($36,298).
- Clemson's acceptance rate (38.34%) is lower than South Carolina (60.15%).
- South Carolina has higher yield (22.94%) than Clemson (20.69%).
- 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 (19 to 1).
- South Carolina (38,532 students) is larger than Clemson (29,077 students) with more enrolled students.
- Clemson ($13,367) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($7,193).
- Clemson's graduation rate (87%) is higher than South Carolina (79%).

Clemson University
Public, 4 years • Clemson, SC #127 National Universities, #1 in South Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,554 In-State
$40,866 out-of-state
$40,866 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$13,367
Test Scores
1,320 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
38.34% Acceptance Rate
20.69% Yield
Enrollment
23,401 Undergraduate
5,676 Graduate
2,046 Online Students
Graduation Rate
87% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,496 Faculties (full-time)
5,642 Staffs (full-time)
$109,516 Faculty Salary
$75,405 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Public, 4 years • Columbia, SC #203 National Universities, #2 in South Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,688 In-State
$36,298 out-of-state
$36,298 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,193
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
60.15% Acceptance Rate
22.94% Yield
Enrollment
30,187 Undergraduate
8,345 Graduate
3,519 Online Students
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
92% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,753 Faculties (full-time)
5,742 Staffs (full-time)
$111,918 Faculty Salary
$77,605 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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