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UofSC Florida UCF Georgia USF Main Campus NC State Auburn Virginia Tech FIU Tennessee FAU CofC| Florida State University | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Clemson | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 79% |
Admission |
Florida State | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $222 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida State | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 28,466 students)
Florida State vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 251% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.1% higher at Clemson than Florida State University ($38,062.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Clemson ($14,003 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Clemson University ($11,592 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than Clemson University (89% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Florida State University ($10,430 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 60 points higher than at Florida State (1215)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (43%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State 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 Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Florida State University (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($20,750 vs. $21,500)
- Florida State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($214 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/