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UofSC Georgia U of A NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State UC Riverside| Arizona State University | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Clemson | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 79% |
Admission |
ASU | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $222 |
Diversity |
ASU | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 46% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 28,466 students)
ASU vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $10,978.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Clemson than Arizona State University ($38,062.00 vs. $29,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than Clemson ($14,808 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 19.2% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($12,350 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than Clemson University (89% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 18.7% larger than aid received Clemson University ($12,381 vs. $10,430)
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 117 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Clemson (43%)
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 Arizona State University (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $4,500 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $52,600)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $1,222 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($20,278 vs. $21,500)
- ASU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($209 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/