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UofSC William & Mary Georgia NC State UNC Chapel Hill Auburn JMU Virginia Tech Florida Michigan University of Richmond Tennessee| Clemson University | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clemson | UVA | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 34% |
Admission |
Clemson | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 |
Clemson | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $201 |
Diversity |
Clemson | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Clemson | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than UVA based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 26,082 students)
Clemson vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or UVA?
- University of Virginia Main Campus is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($16,980.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at UVA than Clemson University ($51,870.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Clemson ($19,469 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 4.4% lower than costs at University of Virginia Main Campus ($12,350 vs. $12,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than University of Virginia Main Campus (79% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 157.1% larger than aid received Clemson University ($26,818 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 89 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Incoming UVA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (43%) than UVA (18.7%)
Clemson vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or UVA? 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 UVA and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Clemson University (94% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $20,100 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $57,100)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- UVA graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/