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Overview |
Baruch | Clemson | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,698 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,684 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,989 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,867 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 74% |
Admission |
Baruch | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,867 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 12,554 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $222 |
Diversity |
Baruch | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baruch | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Baruch based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 19,698 students)
Baruch vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 102.6% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($14,038.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.3% higher at Clemson than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($37,982.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Clemson ($3,989 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 45.2% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($12,872 vs. $18,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Clemson University (85% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 7.4% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($10,599 vs. $9,867)
Baruch vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Baruch .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 45 points higher than at Baruch (1230)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Baruch (3.7)
- Baruch has a higher acceptance rate (50.5%) than Clemson (38.1%)
Baruch vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch 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 Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $57,100)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $10,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($10,800 vs. $21,500)
- Baruch graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($111 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/