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UofSC Georgia UNCW NC State Auburn ECU Virginia Tech Florida WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville UNC Charlotte Tennessee| Appalachian State University | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Clemson | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 74% |
Admission |
ASU | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
ASU | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 48% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 21,253 students)
ASU vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 230.9% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($14,038.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at Clemson than Appalachian State University ($37,982.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Clemson ($14,712 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 5% lower than costs at Clemson University ($12,258 vs. $12,872)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Appalachian State University (74% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($10,599 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 118 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Clemson (38.1%)
ASU vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Appalachian State University (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $15,500 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- ASU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/