Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn CU Boulder Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State BYU| Clemson University | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Clemson | Utah | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | utah.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Clemson | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $8,175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 99% |
Admission |
Clemson | Utah | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clemson | Utah | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Clemson | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Utah | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Clemson | Utah | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Utah is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (34,734 students vs. 28,466 students)
Clemson vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Utah?
- Clemson University is 72.7% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Clemson than University of Utah ($38,062.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Clemson ($12,399 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 8% lower than costs at Clemson University ($11,437 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than Clemson University (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 7.6% larger than aid received University of Utah ($10,430 vs. $9,696)
Clemson vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 145 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Utah? 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 Utah and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of Utah (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $4,200 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $57,100)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- Utah graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/