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Overview |
Clemson | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 97% |
Admission |
Clemson | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1233/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clemson | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $196 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Clemson | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 1,704 students)
Clemson vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 260.3% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Sewanee than Clemson University ($50,874.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Sewanee ($24,577 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 18.3% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($12,350 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sewanee The University of the South than Clemson University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 228.3% larger than aid received Clemson University ($34,241 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Clemson .
- Sewanee has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Clemson University (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/