| South Carolina State vs. Clemson |
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|---|---|---|
#61 in Federal Region IV Universities #18 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #103 in National Universities #1 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | 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$11,060 South Carolina Residents $21,750 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,554 South Carolina Residents $40,866 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,460 South Carolina Residents $22,570 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,646 South Carolina Residents $24,798 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,700 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,634 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier82.62% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter38.34% |
| Lower11.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.69% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 | ||
| Smaller3,242 | Total Enrollment | Larger29,077 |
| Smaller2,950 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger23,401 |
| Smaller292 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,676 |
| Smaller182 | Online Student Population | Larger2,046 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower37% | Graduate Rate | Higher87% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower9% |
| Lower56% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,800) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,290) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,626) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 210 | Number of faculty | 1,906 |
| Lower$73,679 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$109,516 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.