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Overview |
IU | Clemson | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 47,527 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,312 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,004 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,380 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,282 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,857 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 74% |
Admission |
IU | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,279 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 43,624 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
IU | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IU | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 48% | ||
Campus |
IU | 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
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (47,527 students vs. 28,747 students)
IU vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 36.1% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($14,038.00 vs. $10,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at IU than Clemson University ($39,004.00 vs. $37,982.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Clemson ($16,282 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 3.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($12,872 vs. $13,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Bloomington as Clemson University (74% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 7.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($10,599 vs. $9,857)
IU vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or IU .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 76 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Clemson (38.1%)
IU vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $900 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $56,200)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Clemson graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/