Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Furman Alabama| Anderson University | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
AU | Clemson | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,325 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | clemson.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
AU | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,710 | $14,038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,710 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,222 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,586 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
AU | Clemson | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,732 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 2,499 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1230/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Clemson | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
AU | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
AU | Clemson | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Clemson | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 48% | ||
Campus |
AU | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 4,325 students)
AU vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Clemson?
- Anderson University is 133% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $14,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Clemson than Anderson University ($37,982.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Clemson ($22,222 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 4.7% lower than costs at Clemson University ($12,290 vs. $12,872)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Clemson University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 141.4% larger than aid received Clemson University ($25,586 vs. $10,599)
AU vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or AU .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 197 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at AU (3.72)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Clemson (38.1%)
AU vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Clemson? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Clemson and AU.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Anderson University (80% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $19,600 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $37,500)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $5,362 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,862)
- Clemson graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/