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UofSC Georgia Lipscomb NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Samford University| Clemson University | Belmont University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clemson | Belmont | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 91% |
Admission |
Clemson | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clemson | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $225 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Clemson | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Belmont | ||
| 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 Belmont based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 8,910 students)
Clemson vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 169.2% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Clemson than Belmont University ($38,062.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Belmont ($24,577 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 10.7% lower than costs at Belmont University ($12,350 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont University than Clemson University (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 111.7% larger than aid received Clemson University ($22,080 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 117 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Belmont University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $49,100)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $280 lower median federal student loan debt than Belmont graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,780)
- Clemson graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Belmont graduates. ($222 vs. $225)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belmont students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/