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 Virginia Tech ($36,694).
  • It is harder to admit to Clemson than Virginia Tech.
  • Virginia Tech has a higher submitted SAT score (1,320) than Clemson (1,320).
  • Both Clemson and Virginia Tech have the same submitted ACT scores (30).
  • Virginia Tech has more students with 38,170 students while Clemson has 28,466 students.
  • Clemson has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while Virginia Tech's ratio is 17 to 1.
  • Virginia Tech has more full-time faculties with 2,109 faculties while Clemson has 1,360 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Clemson University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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Clemsonvs.Virginia Tech
Clemson, South CarolinaLocationBlacksburg, Virginia
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$15,478
Out-Of-State$36,694
76%% Receiving Financial Aid50%
$12,213Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,832
42.98 %Acceptance Rates56.98 %
20.21 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)27.75 %
1,320SAT Score1,330
30ACT Score30
85 %Graduation Rate86 %
9 %Transfer-out Rate-
92 %Retention Rate91 %
28,466Student Population38,170
1,360Number of Faculties2,109
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 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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