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UofSC Georgia Belmont NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Furman| Clemson University | Lipscomb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clemson | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Clemson | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Clemson | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Clemson | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Lipscomb | ||
| 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 Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 4,704 students)
Clemson vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 143% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Clemson than Lipscomb University ($38,062.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Lipscomb ($24,577 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 13.7% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($12,350 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Clemson University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 134% larger than aid received Clemson University ($24,404 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 99 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Lipscomb University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/