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Overview |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Clemson | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,721 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #298 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citadel.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,857 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,480 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,846 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,428 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 79% |
Admission |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,253 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 2,221 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,812 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $222 |
Diversity |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 3,721 students)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 69% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Clemson than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($38,062.00 vs. $30,857.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Clemson ($21,846 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 45.6% lower than costs at Clemson University ($8,480 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (79% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 9.6% larger than aid received Clemson University ($11,428 vs. $10,430)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Citadel Military College of South Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 202 points higher than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Clemson (43%)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citadel Military College of South Carolina 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $1,100 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $57,100)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $2,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,812)
- Clemson graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($222 vs. $246)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citadel Military College of South Carolina students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/