Best South Carolina National Universities
Clemson University ranked first and University of South Carolina-Columbia ranked second in 2025 National Universities rankings in South Carolina. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 3 National Universities in South Carolina. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
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Best South Carolina National Universities Comparison Table
The following table shows Best South Carolina National Universities. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $40,866 | $24,798 | 1,320 | 38% | 29,077 | 87% | 16 to 1 |
| 2 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $36,298 | $30,160 | 1,270 | 60% | 38,532 | 79% | 19 to 1 |
| 3 | Erskine College Due West, SC | $36,710 | $14,400 | - | 63% | 912 | 45% | 15 to 1 |
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South Carolina Colleges by Ranking and School Type