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UofSC Georgia Ohio State NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida UC Tennessee CofC University of Dayton Penn State| Miami University | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Clemson | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 79% |
Admission |
Miami | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $222 |
Diversity |
Miami | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Miami | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Miami | 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
- Clemson University is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 19,107 students)
Miami vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Clemson?
- Miami University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Clemson than Miami University ($38,062.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Clemson ($23,031 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 28.1% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,350 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than Clemson University (92% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 41.4% larger than aid received Clemson University ($14,752 vs. $10,430)
Miami vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 16 points higher than at Miami (1259)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Miami (28)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Clemson (43%)
Miami vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Clemson University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $54,300)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,750)
- Clemson graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($222 vs. $255)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/