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Overview |
Clemson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 61% |
Admission |
Clemson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 |
Clemson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Clemson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 2,243 students)
Clemson vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 329.2% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at Washington and Lee than Clemson University ($60,590.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Washington and Lee ($24,577 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 37% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($12,350 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Washington and Lee University (79% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 432.8% larger than aid received Clemson University ($55,567 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 120 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (43%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Clemson vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Clemson University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $31,900 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $57,100)
- Washington and Lee University and Clemson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Washington and Lee University and Clemson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/