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UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Furman Alabama| Clemson University | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clemson | EMU | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 96% |
Admission |
Clemson | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clemson | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
Clemson | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Clemson | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 1,334 students)
Clemson vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 187.5% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at EMU than Clemson University ($40,590.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Clemson ($23,783 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 0.9% lower than costs at Clemson University ($12,240 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Clemson University (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 192% larger than aid received Clemson University ($30,460 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 266 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or EMU? 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 EMU and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $13,200 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $43,900)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $1,950 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,450)
- Clemson graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/