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Overview |
Clemson | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 88% |
Admission |
Clemson | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1170/1330 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Clemson | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 28,466 students)
Clemson vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Tennessee?
- Clemson University is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Clemson than The University of Tennessee ($38,062.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Clemson ($21,880 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 1.6% lower than costs at Clemson University ($12,150 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than Clemson University (88% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 1.6% larger than aid received Clemson University ($10,593 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 61 points higher than at Tennessee (1214)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than The University of Tennessee (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $800 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $56,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/