Clemson University and Wake Forest University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Clemson is a four-year, public school located in Clemson, SC and Wake Forest is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Winston-Salem, NC.
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| Clemson University | vs. | Wake Forest University |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson, South Carolina | Location | Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Four-year, Public | School Type | four-year, Private (not-for-profit) |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
In-State$15,554
Out-Of-State$40,866 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | $67,642 |
| 76% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 41% |
| $13,367 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $50,961 |
| 38.34 % | Acceptance Rates | 21.67 % |
| 20.69 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 36.08 % |
| 1,320 | SAT Score | 1,470 |
| 31 | ACT Score | 33 |
| 87 % | Graduation Rate | 89 % |
| 9 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 93 % | Retention Rate | 93 % |
| 29,077 | Student Population | 9,322 |
| 1,496 | Number of Faculties | 2,745 |
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
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