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Overview |
U of A | Clemson | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
U of A | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
U of A | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $222 |
Diversity |
U of A | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 48% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 28,747 students)
U of A vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than U of A for in-state tuition ($14,038.00 vs. $11,871.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at U of A than Clemson University ($39,340.00 vs. $37,982.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Clemson ($18,144 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 11.9% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($12,872 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Clemson University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 55.8% larger than aid received Clemson University ($16,511 vs. $10,599)
U of A vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Clemson (38.1%)
U of A vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of Arizona (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $3,100 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- U of A graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/