| Clemson vs. FSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#103 in National Universities #1 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #63 in National Universities #3 in Florida Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,554 South Carolina Residents $40,866 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,517 Florida Residents $21,683 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,646 South Carolina Residents $24,798 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,553 Florida Residents $26,707 Out-of-State |
| More$12,634 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,848 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,320 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,350 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier38.34% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter24.22% |
| Lower20.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.89% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller29,077 | Total Enrollment | Larger43,889 |
| Smaller23,401 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,720 |
| Smaller5,676 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,169 |
| Smaller2,046 | Online Student Population | Larger5,761 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher87% | Graduate Rate | Lower86% |
| Higher9% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| Lower93% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,800) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,709) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,626) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,148) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,906 | Number of faculty | 2,167 |
| Lower$109,516 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,911 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.