College comparison

Clemson vs NC State

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Clemson Clemson, SC	NC State Raleigh, NC
Acceptance rateClemson University is more selective	38%	42%
SAT (25–75)	1240–1410	1300–1470
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	23,300	27,371
Avg net price	$22,253	$17,303
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Clemson, SC	Raleigh, NC

Quick answers

Is Clemson University or North Carolina State University at Raleigh harder to get into?

Clemson University is more selective: Clemson University's acceptance rate is approximately 38% and North Carolina State University at Raleigh's is approximately 42% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Clemson University vs North Carolina State University at Raleigh?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1240–1410 at Clemson University and 1300–1470 at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.