<p>Which one and why</p>
<p>Have you visited either school? </p>
<p>What do you plan to study? </p>
<p>Clemson is known more as a science /engineering and agricultural science school whereas USC is far stronger liberal arts and business. The USC program in International Business is ranked number one in the country as is their program in Sports Management. USC is getting a lot of press and buzz nationally about being an up and comer, gaining a stronger overall reputation each year.</p>
<p>The town of Clemson is VERY isolated with not much to do which was one reason my D decided against it; the other was her major (Sports management) with a far more highly regarded program.</p>
<p>I definitely agree with everything that eadad said. Considering that I go to USC I won't say which one you should choose :)</p>
<p>USC is up and coming with students from all over the country recognizing that all the of programs are fabulous even if it is not ranked #1 in the country. I would say the biggest difference is the location. Clemson is literally in the middle of nowhere whit not much to do. USC is in Columbia and while its not the biggest city, it is a city nonetheless and so there is a lot to do.</p>
<p>Thanks you all, eadad- that helps a lot because I want to major in sports management and business.</p>
<p>I'll take up the torch for Clemson. I have relatives who have attended both schools. (I did not attend either.) While rankings of individual departments will vary (and that could be key, depending on what you intend to study), if you've done any research you will find that Clemson, on the whole, is more selective and more highly ranked (for what that's worth). U.S. News & World Report ranks Clemson at #61 overall (national universities) and #22 among all public universities. Carolina finished just outside the top 100 overall and outside the top 50 publics. (And I hate how I feel like I always have to specify "South Carolina" -- if I just say "Carolina", most people outside of Columbia, or perhaps the State of S. Carolina, assume I mean North Carolina, Chapel Hill; and if I say USC, most people assume I mean Southern Cal. Do you want to live with that constant frustration??) As for Kiplinger's Best Value Colleges -- Clemson #34 versus Carolina #60. Princeton Review seems to love Clemson. It rates Clemson #1 in THE COUNTRY (all school types) for both Happiest Students and Jock Schools. It also ranks Clemson in the top 10 for Quality of Life, Best Career Placement Services, Students Pack the Stadium, Everyone Plays Intramural Sports, Best Athletic Facilities, and Great Town Relations. Carolina didn't make the top 20 in anything. Princeton Review gives Clemson a selectivity rating of 92, versus an 88 for Carolina, and an academic rating of 82 for Clemson versus a 71 for Carolina. Clemson's acceptance rate (percentage of students accepted) is 4 or 5 percentage points lower (more selective) than Carolina's. Clemson's average SAT score is 40 to 60 points higher than Carolina's, and the average GPA for incoming students is higher as well. The setting of the two campuses is distinct -- personal preference will come into play here. I've been to Columbia many times, and there are some things to do, but it's no mecca. And do you want a campus atmosphere that is more "urban", with busier intersecting streets and traffic, etc.? Clemson has a more secluded, but very large, college campus, which happens to sit right on a very large lake (Lake Hartwell) and has its own golf course. Sweet. And, Clemson is only 30 miles from Greenville, which has a downtown that has evolved into a happening place (and Furman University is in Greenville). Clemson is also within striking distance of Atlanta (2 hours) if you need the big city lights. Finally, I think the size of Clemson's student body is ideal -- 14,500 undergrads and 17,500 total students. Plenty large enough, but not huge. Carolina has a total student population of about 28,000 students. Both schools are on the "up and comer" list. (Just playing devil's advocate folks.)</p>
<p>nike
as you already know, my S is a sport Management Major at USC, as is eadad's D.
There is no comparable program at Clemson. They have a major in Parks,Tourism,etc but it is not the same. Compare the course offerings. You might cobble together a business major at Clemson with some coursework in that major dept but it would not be the same and you won't come out with the same knowledge/experience that you would at USC, nor would you have contact with the same caliber of industry related faculty and contacts. Consider carefully.
eadad...would you agree???</p>
<p>I was actually typing my post (#5 above) when nike was doing his/her post about his/her desired major, which I didn't get to see until after my post was done. If nike is intent on sports management, I agree that South Carolina's program for that major should be superior to anything that could be cobbled together at Clemson. As I alluded to in my post, desired course of study is often the key to the decision.</p>
<p>My son-on-law got an undergrad. degree in management at Clemson, but his heart was in sports managment, so he got his master's from USC, and is now pleased with a position in his field. The sports management degree at USC is an excellent program.</p>
<p>Concerning Clemson...
It's a wonderful school (I went there, my husband, and daughter)..but it's not the right fit for everyone. My son was accepted into Clemson's engineering program, but chose USC because the engineering program is actually smaller and the city is bigger! He's been extremely happy at USC.</p>
<p>Thanks for all of the input, it's so helpful.</p>
<p>i was accepted to clemson and USC and chose USC. 1. sports management is #1 in the NATION at USC. it is a heavily business oriented program that focuses on the BUSINESS of sports. I am about to graduate from this major and i LOVE IT! if that’s what you want to do–USC is the place! also clemson is in the middle of nowhere and i hated it (being from a big city and all).</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice, I’d argue about whether its the number #1 program but I do know it’s a great program.</p>
<p>no. it is #1. there are other programs out there but very few are actual business of sports. there is a reason that companies like Feld entertainment come and teach at our school and the international conference of sport and entertainment busienss is held at USC–industry professionals say its the best. i have teachers are top agents for NFL players and top lawyers for ADA. if you ask a professional in the field…they know USC. trust me ive been here for 3 years…there is nothing like it</p>
<p>Okay well I’ve heard the same thing about Umass so I was just wondering. Do you think the program would help me specifically if I want to work in baseball by chance?</p>
<p>The great thing is there are two required internships as a part of the SPTE major so you can absolutely focus on a specific area. I did my first internship last summer for a MLB baseball team and i will be working with them again this summer! all of the professors/advisors have incredible connections and can pretty much get you somewhere if you really want it!</p>
<p>So I’m coming in the fall!</p>
<p>best of luck to you! where will you be living?
nike if you let me know how to reach you in a PM I’ll get my S in touch with you for any more q’s abt sports management or to help you get acclimated.</p>