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