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Overview |
Clemson | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,747 | 588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,038 | $13,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,982 | $13,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,872 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,408 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,599 | $13,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 75% |
Admission |
Clemson | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,122 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 22,879 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.1% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Clemson | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $208 |
Diversity |
Clemson | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Clemson | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 588 students)
Clemson vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Clemson University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($14,038.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.5% higher at Clemson than University of Minnesota Rochester ($37,982.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Clemson ($13,840 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 0.9% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($12,872 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Rochester than Clemson University (75% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 28.4% larger than aid received Clemson University ($13,604 vs. $10,599)
Clemson vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 165 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than Clemson (38.1%)
Clemson vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Clemson.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $1,100 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $57,100)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $1,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($20,185 vs. $21,500)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($208 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/