San Diego State vs. Clemson
The following statements compare San Diego State University and Clemson University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Clemson's tuition ($40,866) is more expensive than San Diego State ($21,328).
- San Diego State's acceptance rate (36.19%) is lower than Clemson (38.34%).
- Clemson has higher yield (20.69%) than San Diego State (20.36%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,320.
- Clemson's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than San Diego State (27 to 1).
- San Diego State (41,137 students) is larger than Clemson (29,077 students) with more enrolled students.
- Clemson ($13,367) has higher amount of financial aid than San Diego State ($11,851).
- Clemson's graduation rate (87%) is higher than San Diego State (76%).

San Diego State University
Public, 4 years • San Diego, CA #145 National Universities, #32 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,728 In-State
$21,328 out-of-state
$21,328 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,851
Test Scores
Admission
36.19% Acceptance Rate
20.36% Yield
Enrollment
35,782 Undergraduate
5,355 Graduate
2,454 Online Students
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,012 Faculties (full-time)
3,067 Staffs (full-time)
$117,223 Faculty Salary
$85,193 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

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
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