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Overview |
UC | Clemson | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 43,338 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,892 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,904 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,048 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,511 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 74% |
Admission |
UC | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,165 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 29,077 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UC | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
UC | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UC | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UC | 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 28,747 students)
UC vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 18% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($14,038.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Clemson than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($37,982.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Clemson ($21,511 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,872 vs. $13,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (74% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 29.3% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,599 vs. $8,195)
UC vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or UC .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 110 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Clemson (38.1%)
UC vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $11,500 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $45,600)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/