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UofSC NJIT Georgia TCNJ NC State Penn State Seton Hall University Auburn Rutgers University-Camden Virginia Tech Florida SUNY Stony Brook| Rutgers University New Brunswick | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Clemson | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,617 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,052 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,249 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 74% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,347 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 28,326 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Rutgers | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $222 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rutgers | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 28,747 students)
Rutgers vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($14,038.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Clemson than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($37,982.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Clemson ($19,052 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 14.3% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($12,872 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (74% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 53.3% larger than aid received Clemson University ($16,249 vs. $10,599)
Rutgers vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 50 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (65.3%) than Clemson (38.1%)
Rutgers vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $9,100 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $57,100)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $715 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,215)
- Clemson graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/