Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UofSC IU Georgia NC State Virginia Tech Auburn Illinois Florida Rose-Hulman Wisconsin UT Austin Tennessee| Clemson University | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Clemson | Purdue | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | purdue.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Clemson | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $9,718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 48% |
Admission |
Clemson | Purdue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clemson | Purdue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Clemson | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Purdue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Clemson | Purdue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 28,466 students)
Clemson vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Purdue?
- Clemson University is 45.3% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Clemson than Purdue University Main Campus ($38,062.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Clemson ($12,576 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 23.1% lower than costs at Clemson University ($10,030 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Purdue University Main Campus (79% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 16.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($10,430 vs. $8,950)
Clemson vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 44 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $4,100 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $57,100)
- Purdue University Main Campus and Clemson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Purdue University Main Campus and Clemson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/