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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Clemson | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 79% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 28,466 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Clemson than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($38,062.00 vs. $31,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Clemson ($17,402 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 0.1% lower than costs at Clemson University ($12,342 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (79% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 34.2% larger than aid received Clemson University ($13,992 vs. $10,430)
Georgia Tech vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 128 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (43%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $25,500 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $57,100)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/