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Overview |
Emory | Clemson | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 79% |
Admission |
Emory | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $222 |
Diversity |
Emory | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emory | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 14,841 students)
Emory vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Clemson?
- Emory University is 304.6% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Emory than Clemson University ($57,120.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Emory ($24,577 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 37.8% lower than costs at Emory University ($12,350 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Emory University (79% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 369% larger than aid received Clemson University ($48,914 vs. $10,430)
Emory vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 105 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Incoming Emory students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (43%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Clemson University (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $24,400 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $57,100)
- Emory University students graduate with a $4,267 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($17,233 vs. $21,500)
- Emory graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($178 vs. $222)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/