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Overview |
UCSB | Clemson | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,420 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsb.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSB | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,883 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,874 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,389 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 79% |
Admission |
UCSB | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110,995 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 28,688 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.8% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1460 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCSB | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSB | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,451 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $222 |
Diversity |
UCSB | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UCSB | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UCSB | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than UCSB based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 26,420 students)
UCSB vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSB or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than UCSB for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at UCSB than Clemson University ($41,636.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Santa Barbara than Clemson ($16,874 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 36.7% lower than costs at University of California Santa Barbara ($12,350 vs. $16,883)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than University of California Santa Barbara (79% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Santa Barbara students is 95.5% larger than aid received Clemson University ($20,389 vs. $10,430)
UCSB vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSB or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or UCSB .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 27 points higher than at UCSB (1248)
- Incoming UCSB students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman UCSB students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (43%) than UCSB (25.8%)
UCSB vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSB 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 UCSB.
- The graduation rate at UCSB is the same as at Clemson University (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of California Santa Barbara earn on average $1,900 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $57,100)
- University of California Santa Barbara students graduate with a $5,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($16,451 vs. $21,500)
- UCSB graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($170 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCSB students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/