The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Clemson is a public and Duke University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Duke University has more expensive tuition & fees ($65,805) than Clemson ($39,498).
  • It is harder to admit to Duke University than Clemson.
  • Duke University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,320) than Clemson (1,320).
  • Duke University has higher submitted ACT score (30) than Clemson (30).
  • Clemson has more students with 28,466 students while Duke University has 18,023 students.
  • Duke University has a lower number of students per faculty with 6 to 1 while Clemson's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • Duke University has more full-time faculties with 4,074 faculties while Clemson has 1,360 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Clemson University and Duke University.
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Clemsonvs.Duke University
Clemson, South CarolinaLocationDurham, North Carolina
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
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$65,805
76%% Receiving Financial Aid53%
$12,213Average Amount of Financial Aid$50,142
42.98 %Acceptance Rates6.35 %
20.21 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)54.98 %
1,320SAT Score1,550
30ACT Score35
85 %Graduation Rate96 %
9 %Transfer-out Rate-
92 %Retention Rate97 %
28,466Student Population18,023
1,360Number of Faculties4,074
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio6 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, 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

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