<p>Which one and why</p>
<p>From The Princeton Review</p>
<p>Clemson University</p>
<p>"Clemson University, a tradition-rich Southern school “that focuses on engineering, agriculture, science, and football,” draws students who want to experience “a true community where everyone shares the same passion for education, friendship, kindness, and cheering on the Tigers.” Students here speak lovingly of “the spirit of ‘the Clemson family,’” and “bleeding orange” (if you don’t understand what that means, perhaps Clemson isn’t the right school for you). They’re almost as enthusiastic about their school’s academics, lauding their beloved president’s efforts “to transform Clemson into a top 20 university.” Clemson is already an engineering powerhouse, with “a great program for civil engineering” and “a well-organized and challenging industrial engineering program.” The school’s nursing program, education department, and hard sciences also earn raves from undergrads. The legendary family spirit here pervades student-faculty relations: professors “are very approachable and truly care about their students. If a faculty member is working on a research project and you stop by with a question from class, they will stop what they’re doing and work with you as long as it takes until you understand the subject matter.” Administrators are also “surprisingly helpful and available,” and they make an effort to show that they are people, too: “Even the school president has been seen at the late night ‘Cookie Break’ sponsored by the dining hall, talking with students and getting their opinions on the school,” says one undergrad. For those “who enjoy a cozy life in a rural area,” Clemson offers “a big-university feel on a slightly smaller scale, and a solid education.”"
"While “the typical student is White, from South Carolina, somewhat religious, and preppy” at Clemson, “there are plenty of students who do not fit that profile” among the school’s nearly 14,000 undergraduates. Students tell us that “Clemson has become more diverse as its reputation has grown. Even in the 2 years since I got here,” says one, “I would say that there are more students of different cultures, ethnicities, and especially religions other than Christianity; many, many more students not from the South; and also plenty of students who are not conservative.” Even so, the student body tends to be “very conservative.” Of course, regardless of students’ political views, football is a unifying force: Almost all undergrads here are “smart but laid-back, and huge football fans.”"
"“Clemson football and tailgating are the most amazing experiences of college,” most Clemson undergrads agree, noting that “Saturdays in the fall there is no question where everyone is, and that’s Death Valley [the nickname of the stadium, so dubbed because it’s such a hostile environment for the opposing team]. We don’t just show up, either; everyone is tailgating at least 3 to 4 hours before the game, and I mean everyone.” The city of Clemson, “a town completely devoted to the school,” “comes to a complete stop for games, which is great.” Aside from their intensity for football, “Clemson students approach life ‘Southern style’: We’re pretty laid-back, we like to have a good time, we work hard, and we have pride.” The surrounding area offers plenty in the way of outdoor activity, as “Lake Hartwell borders the campus. We’re about a half hour from great hiking and mountain biking, and the weather is great most of the time, so we spend a lot of time outdoors.” Undergrads tell us that “Clemson is a typical college in that there is definitely a party scene” that often centers on Greek life, “which is very big.” They also point out that “there are abundant activities for those who aren’t into partying. There are movies, sporting events and intramural sports, and plenty of places to eat.” Hometown Clemson is small, but “With Greenville, Anderson, and Atlanta reasonably close by, you can do all of the shopping you need within driving distance.”</p>
<p>University Of South Carolina
"With a large in-state population and a proud football tradition, “The University of South Carolina is all about pride—in academics, athletics, and in life.” Undergrads at this large research university embrace the entire USC experience, bragging of “an awesome mix of challenging academics and social activities.” As at most large state universities, your academic experience at USC “is what you make of it. You can blow off your classes and get by, or you can dive in and try and learn as much as you want to.” A few students warn that “most departments are more research oriented than education oriented. The philosophy is that research pays the bills, not the students, and therefore more emphasis should be placed on research.” Even so, the academic experience is not an impersonal one; on the contrary, professors “will do everything they can to help you out with any problem, personal or academic. The people here are amazing. A stranger is as likely to be friendly and helpful as your best friend.” Students tell us that USC excels in business, mathematics, nursing, education, technology, library service, journalism, psychology, and hotel, restaurant, and tourism management. One USC booster sums up: “The University of South Carolina offers the complete student experience: A variety of student organizations and student activities, a great nightlife in the state capital, challenging classes taught by great professors, and opportunities for research—all within a great environment on a beautiful campus.”
"With an undergraduate student body of over 18,000, USC is home to “so many different types of people . . . involved in so many different activities.” When pressed to describe a typical student, undergrads identify “a fun-loving football fan who is a business student or a bio major,” and explain that “most students are Southerners who come from a similar Christian, suburban background (although not all remain in that mindset).” However, students also report that USC is home to a “diverse minority and international communities” who “are becoming more and more recognized by the rest of the students.” One undergrad sums up: “There isn’t a typical student at USC, [but] there are different . . . group[s] that students could be classified into. There are the frat guys and the sorority girls; the good ol’ boys who love to hunt and fish; the debutantes [who] are only here to get a MRS degree; the Northerners who came down to USC and had no idea what they were getting themselves into; and then there are the athletes, who pretty much interact only with other athletes.”"
"USC “is a fun place,” especially for sports fans, as life here “mostly revolves around football and basketball. Everyone’s always talking about the upcoming game or what next season is going to hold. There’s a great sense of school pride.” Undergrads proudly assert that “USC is probably the best college for tailgating. Football game days are so fun!” But students don’t need a sporting event to have a good time; on the contrary, “Many people party every weekend (beginning Thursday nights).” When they do, “A lot of people hang out in Five Points”—which “offers many nightlife and dining options for college students”—”or the Vista”—which is similar to Five Points, but a bit more upscale. Aesthetes have plenty of options as well; on campus “The Koger Center for the Arts brings [in] great performers every year,” while the city’s Colonial Center “offers big concerts . . . from Elton John to Jimmy Buffett.” Other Columbia highlights include “a very nice zoo” as well as plenty of options for hunting and fishing within 25 miles of the city. Beyond the immediate vicinity, “the mountains are an hour away and so is the beach. A weekend in Charleston, shopping in Charlotte, [and] going to the mountains in NC [North Carolina]” are excursions “you hear about every weekend (when there’s not a football game going on).”</p>
<p>haha uh well thanks?</p>
<p>What's your major? Do you like large or small towns? Do you want dark colors or colors that burn your retina?</p>
<p>Either Sports Management with a minor in Business or vice versa. Small. Haha doesn't matter</p>
<p>I'm goin for the same major and minor hah. I visited both, and liked clemson's campus more, but I feel like USC is better for my degree interests.</p>
<p>Haha small world</p>
<p>if you want to do business def usc they have the number 1 international business program and are in a better location for internships def the better school for business</p>
<p>I wouldn’t choose USC only because its business school is ranked higher. While I’m sure the international business success of USC has some carryover effect on the other majors, I have not seen any statistics to suggest that USC students have higher job placement, salary, etc than Clemson students. Clemson attracts better students overall (based on entering stats). Also, according to Princeton Review, Clemson has the #3 best career services in the nation.</p>
<p>While I’m not trying to suggest that Clemson is the better choice for everyone, I don’t see a reason for business majors to undoubtedly choose USC over Clemson. Go to the school that matches your likes and interests best. If you do well at either school, you will have plenty of opportunities. Remember that your happiness is related to your academic success.</p>
<p>Agreed, USC might be known for business, but that doesn’t mean that their business school is better than Clemson’s. I’ve seen some rankings where Clemson is in fact ranked higher.</p>
<p>well Clemson doesn’t really have a “sports management” program but for business overall, they’re about the same.</p>
<p>According to BusinessWeek magazine, Clemson’s business program is 58th compared to 87th for USC</p>
<p>I go to Clemson, but I promise not to be biased. </p>
<p>I toured both schools extensively, but Clemson is smaller, seems more “comfortable”, and sorry, but I think it has an overall better reputation. The students are incredibly friendly and it doesn’t seem like a big, overwhelming school. However, there’s not a lot of diversity which can sometimes be annoying.</p>
<p>USC was pretty and huge. The students are fairly diverse and it seemed to offer more majors and classes than clemson. Their tuition is cheaper, and if you make good grades, they often offer more scholarships than Clemson. </p>
<p>One thing I definitely liked about Clemson was that I felt really safe on campus. USC is not as “homey” because you’re in the middle of a city, but there is way more to do. There really isn’t anything around Clemson, which I really dislike.</p>
<p>I would suggest USC for your sports management program over Clemson, but Clemson’s business school has a great reputation and is very well known. If you’re interested in International Business, USC has the top program in the country. </p>
<p>I love Clemson, but have tons of friends at USC who really love it. Good luck with your decision!</p>
<p>I am interested in applying to both Clemson and USC to transfer for Fall 2013. I am trying to decide which to go to, if I get accepted to both. I am interested in Social Work and Spanish at USC, and Language and International Health at Clemson. Coming from a small town, I am really interested in city life and being able to have a variety of things to do any day of the week. It is such a hard decision,because both colleges have great things about them. I am just afraid that I won’t fit in at Clemson, because I am 22 and a single parent.</p>
<p>AJ, what about College of Charleston? Doesn’t sound Clemson would be a good fit for you. C of C is a very well respected school and located in one of the top ranked college towns in the country according to Princeton Review</p>
<p>I don’t think that Clemson is a good fit either, because it is located in the middle of nowhere, and there doesn’t seem to be much diversity there. I am considering College of Charleston as well.</p>
<p>well I wouldn’t exactly call anywhere in South Carolina a “diverse college” haha</p>
<p>College Of Charleston 11% minorities
University of South Carolina 19%
Clemson University 12%</p>
<p>(about 4-5% unreported for each college that I didn’t include)</p>