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UofSC Georgia NC State Duke WUSTL Auburn Emory Virginia Tech Rice Florida Notre Dame Georgetown| Clemson University | Vanderbilt University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clemson | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,747 | 13,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,038 | $61,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,982 | $61,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,872 | $21,054 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,408 | $26,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,599 | $57,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 66% |
Admission |
Clemson | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,122 | 45,313 | ||
| Admitted | 22,879 | 2,844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.1% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 57% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1510/1560 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $144 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Clemson | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Vanderbilt | ||
| 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
- Clemson University is larger than than Vanderbilt based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 13,456 students)
Clemson vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 338.9% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($61,618.00 vs. $14,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Vanderbilt than Clemson University ($61,618.00 vs. $37,982.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Vanderbilt ($24,408 vs. $26,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 63.6% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($12,872 vs. $21,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Vanderbilt University (74% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 444.6% larger than aid received Clemson University ($57,723 vs. $10,599)
Clemson vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 223 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (38.1%) than Vanderbilt (6.3%)
Clemson vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Clemson University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $26,000 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $57,100)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,500)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($144 vs. $222)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/