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UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Furman Alabama| United States Military Academy | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
West Point | Clemson | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,393 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 79% |
Admission |
West Point | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,559 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 1,501 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1450 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
West Point | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
West Point | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
West Point | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 46% | ||
Campus |
West Point | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than West Point based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 4,393 students)
West Point vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or Clemson?
- Clemson University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Clemson than United States Military Academy ($38,062.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than United States Military Academy (79% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($10,430 vs. $0)
West Point vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or West Point .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (43%) than West Point (12%)
West Point vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point 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 West Point.
- The graduation rate at West Point is the same as at Clemson University (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/