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Overview |
Clemson | UofSC | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,747 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,038 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,982 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,872 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,408 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,599 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 91% |
Admission |
Clemson | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,122 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 22,879 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.1% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Clemson | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
Clemson | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Clemson | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 28,747 students)
Clemson vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or UofSC?
- Clemson University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($14,038.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Clemson than University of South Carolina Columbia ($37,982.00 vs. $34,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than UofSC ($24,408 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 2.5% lower than costs at Clemson University ($12,558 vs. $12,872)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Clemson University (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 56.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,599 vs. $6,762)
Clemson vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 55 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Clemson (38.1%)
Clemson vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $5,400 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $51,700)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Clemson graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC 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/