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UofSC Georgia UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte Auburn Florida Penn State ASU Tennessee ECU CofC| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | Clemson | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 79% |
Admission |
NC State | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $222 |
Diversity |
NC State | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NC State | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 46% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 28,466 students)
NC State vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 116% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Clemson than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($38,062.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Clemson ($14,852 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 3.2% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,350 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (79% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 13.6% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($10,430 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or NC State .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 11 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming NC State students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (47.2%) than Clemson (43%)
NC State vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $100 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $57,100)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $718 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($20,782 vs. $21,500)
- NC 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 NC State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/