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UofSC Colorado State CU Denver Georgia NC State DU Colorado School of Mines Auburn Utah Virginia Tech Florida UCCS| University of Colorado Boulder | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | Clemson | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 79% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CU Boulder | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 46% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | 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
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 28,466 students)
CU Boulder vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 22.6% more expensive to attend than CU Boulder for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at CU Boulder than Clemson University ($38,770.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Boulder than Clemson ($21,836 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 30.7% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($12,350 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than University of Colorado Boulder (79% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Boulder students is 0.5% larger than aid received Clemson University ($10,477 vs. $10,430)
CU Boulder vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 63 points higher than at CU Boulder (1212)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CU Boulder (27)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Clemson (43%)
CU Boulder vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of Colorado Boulder (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $200 more per year than CU Boulder graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $56,900)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Boulder 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/