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UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Furman Alabama| Clemson University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clemson | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 97% |
Admission |
Clemson | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Clemson | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 4,712 students)
Clemson vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Clemson than Winthrop University ($38,062.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Clemson ($17,008 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 17.8% lower than costs at Clemson University ($10,488 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Clemson University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 24.3% larger than aid received Clemson University ($12,961 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 231 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Winthrop University (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $39,500)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/