Clemson vs South Carolina

Compare two rival schools - Clemson University and University of South Carolina-Columbia with tuition and admission information where Clemson is a four-years, public located in Clemson, SC and South Carolina is a four-years, public located in Columbia, SC.
The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Clemson has more expensive tuition & fees ($39,498) than South Carolina ($34,943).
  • It is harder to admit to Clemson than South Carolina.
  • Clemson has a higher submitted SAT score (1,320) than South Carolina (1,270).
  • Clemson has higher submitted ACT score (30) than South Carolina (29).
  • South Carolina has more students with 35,653 students while Clemson has 28,466 students.
  • Clemson has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while South Carolina's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • South Carolina has more full-time faculties with 1,693 faculties while Clemson has 1,360 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Clemson University and University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Clemsonvs.South Carolina
Clemson, South CarolinaLocationColumbia, South Carolina
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$15,554
Out-Of-State$39,498
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,688
Out-Of-State$34,943
76%% Receiving Financial Aid93%
$12,213Average Amount of Financial Aid$6,907
38.00 %Acceptance Rates61.00 %
20.00 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)25.00 %
1,320SAT Score1,270
30ACT Score29
85 %Graduation Rate78 %
9 %Transfer-out Rate15 %
92 %Retention Rate90 %
28,466Student Population35,653
1,360Number of Faculties1,693
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare