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Clemson vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare Clemson University and South Dakota State 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 South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • Clemson's acceptance rate (38.34%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.34%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (34.06%) than Clemson (20.69%).
  • Clemson's SAT score (1,320) is higher than South Dakota State (1,130).
  • Clemson's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than South Dakota State (17 to 1).
  • Clemson (29,077 students) is larger than South Dakota State (12,056 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Clemson ($13,367) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($6,191).
  • Clemson's graduation rate (87%) is higher than South Dakota State (62%).
Clemson University

Clemson University

Public, 4 years • Clemson, SC #127 National Universities, #1 in South Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,554 In-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
Campus Living
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South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University

Public, 4 years • Brookings, SD #153 National Universities, #2 in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,299 In-State
$12,809 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,191
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
98.34% Acceptance Rate
34.06% Yield
Enrollment
10,719 Undergraduate
1,337 Graduate
2,300 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
508 Faculties (full-time)
1,712 Staffs (full-time)
$91,715 Faculty Salary
$67,779 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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