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 Alabama ($33,200).
  • It is harder to admit to Clemson than Alabama.
  • Clemson has a higher submitted SAT score (1,260) than Alabama (1,260).
  • Clemson has higher submitted ACT score (28) than Alabama (28).
  • Alabama has more students with 38,644 students while Clemson has 28,466 students.
  • Clemson has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while Alabama's ratio is 19 to 1.
  • Alabama has more full-time faculties with 1,517 faculties while Clemson has 1,360 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - The University of Alabama and Clemson University.
Alabamavs.Clemson
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaLocationClemson, 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$11,900
Out-Of-State$33,200
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$15,554
Out-Of-State$39,498
73%% Receiving Financial Aid76%
$14,421Average Amount of Financial Aid$12,213
80.06 %Acceptance Rates42.98 %
18.57 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)20.21 %
1,260SAT Score1,320
28ACT Score30
72 %Graduation Rate85 %
18 %Transfer-out Rate9 %
87 %Retention Rate92 %
38,644Student Population28,466
1,517Number of Faculties1,360
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, 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
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