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UofSC UO Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee Portland State University CofC Ohio State Penn State| Oregon State University | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OSU | Clemson | ||
| Location | Corvallis, OR | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 34,292 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oregonstate.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,425 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,238 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,163 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,260 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 79% |
Admission |
OSU | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,651 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 21,169 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OSU | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
OSU | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
OSU | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 46% | ||
Campus |
OSU | 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
- Oregon State University is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 28,466 students)
OSU vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 35.4% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $10,425.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Clemson than Oregon State University ($38,062.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than Clemson ($21,163 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 15.3% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($12,350 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than Clemson University (88% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($10,430 vs. $9,260)
OSU vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OSU or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or OSU .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 162 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at OSU (3.61)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than Clemson (43%)
OSU vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU 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 OSU.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Oregon State University (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $3,200 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $53,900)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Clemson graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/