NCSU vs Clemson University

Compare two rival schools - North Carolina State University at Raleigh and Clemson University with tuition and admission information where NCSU is a Public, 4 or more years located in Raleigh, NC and Clemson University is a Public, 4 or more years located in Clemson, SC.

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Both are Public, 4 or more years schools.
Clemson University has more expensive tuition & fees ($38,550) than NCSU ($29,220).
It is harder to admit to Clemson University than NCSU.
NCSU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,320) than Clemson University (1,300).
Both NCSU and Clemson University have the same submitted ACT scores (30).
NCSU has more students with 36,042 students while Clemson University has 26,406 students.
NCSU has more full-time faculties with 1,842 faculties while Clemson University has 1,360 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - North Carolina State University at Raleigh and Clemson University.

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NCSUClemson University

NCSU	vs.	Clemson University
Raleigh, North Carolina	Location	Clemson, South Carolina
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (very high research activity)
In-State$9,101 Out-Of-State$29,220	Tuition & Fees	In-State$15,558 Out-Of-State$38,550
56% ($10,175)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	82% ($9,287)
$10,175	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$9,287
51.36 %	Acceptance Rates	47.18 %
34.62 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	29.48 %
1,320	SAT Score	1,300
30	ACT Score	30
84 %	Graduation Rate	85 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	12 %
94 %	Retention Rate	94 %
36,042	Student Population	26,406
1,842	Number of Faculties	1,360
14 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services