<p>Any input advice on programs/schools would be appreciated</p>
<p>I can’t give you any info about that program but I’ll toot the Gamecocks horn. </p>
<p>Remember, Carolina has beat Clemson three years in a row at football, which I’m sure you know is a HUGE rivalry. And, Carolina has been in the College World Series for baseball, three years in a row, winning it in 2010 and 2011. Clemson . . . well, they don’t go to Omaha too often and they’ve never won. </p>
<p>So . . . assuming sports are important to you . . . SEC v. ACC? SEC . . . you’ll play Alabama, Auburn, Georgia etc. ACC . . . well, I guess Virginia Tech gives 'em competition. ;)</p>
<p>Good luck!!</p>
<p>Football: SEC>ACC</p>
<p>Basketball: ACC>SEC</p>
<p>I wouldn’t make assumptions about the quality of the sports management program at either school based on the quality of the sports teams. 
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<p>Biggest difference IMO: SC is located in a city, Columbia SC; Clemson is surrounded by miles and miles of farmland and forest, although the town does have a stoplight or two.</p>
<p>SC gives better merit aid to OOS students, although Clemson can be pretty good too, especially if your stats are really good.</p>
<p>SC is cheaper than Clemson - about $3-4000 per year less. Clemson is generally rated a little higher academically than SC.</p>
<p>I personally think the SC campus is nicer than the Clemson campus, but that is personal preference.</p>
<p>Baseball: SEC>ACC</p>
<p>I also think USC has better merit aid if that’s applicable. Look on scholarships page to see what you might qualify for. Several OOS scholarships included reduced or waived OOS tuition which can lower cost significantly. Definitely need to visit all your options if possible to see where you feel best fit.</p>
<p>Thanks for the information. I have 4.2 GPA and 30 ACT so I am hoping that I can get an OOS scholarship. My major problem is that I live in California so I have to wait to see where I get accepted and what scholarship I get before I come out to visit</p>
<p>USC program is about the “business” of sports and has a rigorous, business school based curriculum. My D is a grad of the USC program and used it as a ticket to a top Law School program. All her sports law classes were a big advantage once in Law School. They also offer wonderful merit money including tuition remission to instate levels for OOS students who win a “name” scholarship. It was cheaper for my D to attend USC than our state flagship.</p>
<p>Clemson is for those who want to be an athletic director etc. USC’s program is annually ranked in the top three nationally and has a great placement history.</p>