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Overview |
Clemson | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 44% |
Admission |
Clemson | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Nov 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Clemson | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
Clemson | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Clemson | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | UW-Seattle | ||
| 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 Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 28,466 students)
Clemson vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or UW-Seattle?
- Clemson University is 26.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at UW-Seattle than Clemson University ($39,687.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Clemson ($10,603 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 30.1% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($12,350 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (79% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 41.2% larger than aid received Clemson University ($14,731 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 17 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming Clemson students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at UW-Seattle (29)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- UW-Seattle has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is the same as at University of Washington Seattle Campus (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $8,700 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $57,100)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- UW-Seattle 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 UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/