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Overview |
Alabama | Clemson | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 79% |
Admission |
Alabama | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | 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
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 28,466 students)
Alabama vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 27.2% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Clemson than The University of Alabama ($38,062.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than Clemson ($20,592 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 16.8% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,350 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than Clemson University (82% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 50.4% larger than aid received Clemson University ($15,683 vs. $10,430)
Alabama vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 94 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Alabama (27)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Clemson (43%)
Alabama vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than The University of Alabama (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $49,900)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,750)
- Clemson graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/