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UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Furman Alabama| Southern Wesleyan University | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWU | Clemson | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
SWU | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SWU | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
SWU | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SWU | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 46% | ||
Campus |
SWU | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Clemson?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 87.8% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Clemson than Southern Wesleyan University ($38,062.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Clemson ($17,639 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 28% lower than costs at Clemson University ($9,650 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Clemson University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 88.3% larger than aid received Clemson University ($19,636 vs. $10,430)
SWU vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (51.2%) than Clemson (43%)
SWU vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (80% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $12,300 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $44,800)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/