| South Carolina vs. Clemson |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#116 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina 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 | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate 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$12,688 South Carolina Residents $36,298 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,554 South Carolina Residents $40,866 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,134 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,646 South Carolina Residents $24,798 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,223 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,634 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,270 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,320 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier60.15% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter38.34% |
| Favorable22.94% | 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 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger38,532 | Total Enrollment | Smaller29,077 |
| Larger30,187 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller23,401 |
| Larger8,345 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,676 |
| Larger3,519 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,046 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower79% | Graduate Rate | Higher87% |
| Higher15% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower9% |
| Lower92% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,800) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) | 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 |
| 2,432 | Number of faculty | 1,906 |
| Higher$111,918 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$109,516 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.