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Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC
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Clemson UniversityClemson, SC
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$64,758Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$15,554 South Carolina Residents
$39,498 Out-of-State
expensive$39,350Graduate Tuitioncheaper$12,646 South Carolina Residents
$24,798 Out-of-State
More$45,828Average Financial Aid AmountLess$12,213
Admission
-Test Scores1,320 SAT
30 ACT
Tighter21.37%Acceptance RateEasier42.98%
Favorable38.03%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower20.21%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
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
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
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller8,963Total EnrollmentLarger28,466
Smaller5,447Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger22,566
Smaller3,516Graduate Student PopulationLarger5,900
Smaller872Online Student PopulationLarger2,208
Completion & Outcomes
Higher89%Graduate RateLower85%
-Transfer-out Rate9%
Higher94%Retention RateLower92%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,132)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,800)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,334)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,626)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty10 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty16 to 1
2,258Number of faculties1,459
Higher$109,593Average Faculty SalaryLower$101,148
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.