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Overview |
Queens | Clemson | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,846 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | queens.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,790 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,790 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,488 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,178 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,713 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Queens | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,357 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 2,949 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 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 | Sep 7, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Queens | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Queens | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Queens | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Queens based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 1,846 students)
Queens vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens or Clemson?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 190.6% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($40,790.00 vs. $14,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Queens than Clemson University ($40,790.00 vs. $37,982.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Queens ($24,408 vs. $27,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 28.1% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($12,872 vs. $16,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte than Clemson University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 180.3% larger than aid received Clemson University ($29,713 vs. $10,599)
Queens vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Queens .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 211 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Queens (24)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Queens (3.41)
- Queens has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Clemson (38.1%)
Queens vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens 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 Queens.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Queens University of Charlotte (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $44,100)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/