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UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC University of Alabama at Birmingham Ohio State Penn State Furman| University of Alabama at Huntsville | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Clemson | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 79% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 |
UA Huntsville | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 9,237 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 39.5% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at Clemson than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($38,062.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Clemson ($18,588 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 11% lower than costs at Clemson University ($11,122 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Clemson University (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 16.1% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($10,430 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 54 points higher than at UA Huntsville (1221)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UA Huntsville (27)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Clemson (43%)
UA Huntsville vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (80% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $6,600 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $50,500)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Clemson graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/