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Overview |
Clemson | VMI | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 69% |
Admission |
Clemson | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clemson | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Clemson | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Clemson | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 1,512 students)
Clemson vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or VMI?
- Clemson University is 44.3% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at VMI than Clemson University ($39,590.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Clemson ($18,129 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 15.7% lower than costs at Clemson University ($10,674 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Virginia Military Institute (79% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 83.2% larger than aid received Clemson University ($19,111 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 136 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or VMI? 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 VMI and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Virginia Military Institute (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $5,000 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $57,100)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/