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Overview |
CofC | Clemson | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
CofC | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
CofC | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CofC | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 46% | ||
Campus |
CofC | Clemson | ||
| 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 CofC based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 10,885 students)
CofC vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Clemson than College of Charleston ($38,062.00 vs. $35,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Clemson ($21,120 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 5.1% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,350 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Clemson University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 9.8% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($10,430 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or CofC .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 134 points higher than at CofC (1141)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CofC (26)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Clemson (43%)
CofC vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC or Clemson? 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 Clemson and CofC.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than College of Charleston (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $10,900 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $46,200)
- Clemson University and CofC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Clemson University and CofC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/