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UofSC Iowa Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Michigan State| Iowa State University | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Clemson | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 79% |
Admission |
ISU | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $222 |
Diversity |
ISU | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 46% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Iowa State University is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 28,466 students)
ISU vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 62.7% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Clemson than Iowa State University ($38,062.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Clemson ($15,310 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 32% lower than costs at Clemson University ($9,358 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa State University than Clemson University (80% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa State University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Clemson University ($11,043 vs. $10,430)
ISU vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 133 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at ISU (3.7)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Clemson (43%)
ISU vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Iowa State University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $3,400 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $53,700)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $2,368 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,868)
- Clemson graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($222 vs. $246)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/