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Overview |
Clemson | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,747 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,038 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,982 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,872 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,408 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,599 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 61% |
Admission |
Clemson | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,122 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 22,879 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.1% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clemson | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $193 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Clemson | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 28,747 students)
Clemson vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Texas A&M?
- Clemson University is 52.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($14,038.00 vs. $9,199.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Clemson than Texas A&M University College Station ($37,982.00 vs. $36,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University College Station than Clemson ($21,610 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 2.2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University College Station ($12,872 vs. $13,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Texas A&M University College Station (74% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 9.5% larger than aid received Clemson University ($11,607 vs. $10,599)
Clemson vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 63 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Texas A&M (28)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Clemson (38.1%)
Clemson vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Clemson University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $8,500 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $57,100)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/