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Overview |
UD | Clemson | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 74% |
Admission |
UD | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $222 |
Diversity |
UD | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UD | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UD | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 24,221 students)
UD vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Clemson?
- University of Delaware is 0% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($14,040.00 vs. $14,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Clemson than University of Delaware ($37,982.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Clemson ($17,716 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 15.3% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($12,872 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Clemson University (87% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 22.6% larger than aid received Clemson University ($12,996 vs. $10,599)
UD vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or UD .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 77 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Clemson (38.1%)
UD vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of Delaware (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $4,200 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $57,100)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $2,703 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,203)
- Clemson graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/