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UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Furman Alabama| Clemson University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clemson | BC | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 28,747 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,038 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,982 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,872 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,408 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,599 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Clemson | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,122 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 22,879 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clemson | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clemson | BC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Clemson | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 1,436 students)
Clemson vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 187.1% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $14,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at BC than Clemson University ($40,300.00 vs. $37,982.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Clemson ($19,660 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 11.6% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,872 vs. $14,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Clemson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 243% larger than aid received Clemson University ($36,350 vs. $10,599)
Clemson vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 241 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Clemson (38.1%)
Clemson vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or BC? 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 BC and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Bridgewater College (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $14,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $43,100)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/