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University of South Carolina-Columbia vs Clemson University
Two South Carolina research universities on the same federal measures. University of South Carolina-Columbia has 29,820 undergraduates, Clemson University 23,300.
| 2 colleges | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Sector | Public | Public |
| City | Columbia | Clemson |
| Undergraduates | 29,820 | 23,300 |
| Getting in | ||
| Admission rate | 60% | 38% |
| Average SAT | 1,297 | 1,353 |
| Cost | ||
| Net price / year | $22,197 | $22,032 |
| Cost of attendance | $32,193 | $35,250 |
| Tuition, out-of-state | $37,376 | $42,378 |
| Outcomes | ||
| Graduation, 6 years | 79% | 88% |
| First-year retention | 92% | 94% |
| Median earnings, 10 years | $69,024 | $79,064 |
| Median debt | $20,500 | $19,500 |
| Students | ||
| Pell Grant share | 23% | 18% |
| First-generation | 20% | 17% |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19 | 16 |
Highlighted: better value in the row. Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education.