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Overview |
Centre College | Clemson | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,070 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,070 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,584 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,116 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Centre College | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,724 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 1,712 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1470 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Centre College | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Centre College | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 1,357 students)
Centre College vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Clemson?
- Centre College is 240.5% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($48,070.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Centre College than Clemson University ($48,070.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than Clemson ($23,584 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 0.4% lower than costs at Clemson University ($12,300 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than Clemson University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 255.9% larger than aid received Clemson University ($37,116 vs. $10,430)
Centre College vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 4 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Incoming Centre College students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Centre College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Clemson (43%)
Centre College vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College 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 Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than Clemson University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $52,500)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Centre College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/