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UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Furman Alabama| Clemson University | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clemson | Union University | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Clemson | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.8 | ||
| 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 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $256 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Clemson | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 2,731 students)
Clemson vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Union University?
- Union University is 151.5% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Clemson than Union University ($38,062.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Union University ($24,577 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 15% lower than costs at Clemson University ($10,740 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Clemson University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 173.4% larger than aid received Clemson University ($28,520 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 112 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Union University has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Union University? 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 Union University and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Union University (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $48,200)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $3,340 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,840)
- Clemson graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($222 vs. $256)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/