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Overview |
Ohio State | Clemson | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 60,046 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,826 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,332 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,272 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,575 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 74% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70,028 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 35,588 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio State | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 28,747 students)
Ohio State vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($14,038.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Clemson than Ohio State University ($37,982.00 vs. $37,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Clemson ($19,575 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 10.9% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,872 vs. $14,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Ohio State University (74% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Clemson University ($11,791 vs. $10,599)
Ohio State vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 20 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Incoming Ohio State students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (50.8%) than Clemson (38.1%)
Ohio State vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is the same as at Clemson University (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $50,600)
- Clemson University and Ohio State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Clemson University and Ohio State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/