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Overview |
UConn | Clemson | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 79% |
Admission |
UConn | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
UConn | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UConn | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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 UConn based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Clemson?
- University of Connecticut is 11% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at UConn than Clemson University ($38,340.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Clemson ($23,985 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 10.3% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($12,350 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Clemson University (84% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 40.7% larger than aid received Clemson University ($14,678 vs. $10,430)
UConn vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 25 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming UConn students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Clemson (43%)
UConn vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Clemson University (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $4,900 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $57,100)
- Clemson University and UConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Clemson University and UConn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/