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UofSC Florida State Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech UCF Miami UT Austin Tennessee CofC Ohio State| University of Florida | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | Clemson | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 79% |
Admission |
Florida | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $222 |
Diversity |
Florida | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Florida | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Florida | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 28,466 students)
Florida vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 215.3% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Clemson than University of Florida ($38,062.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Clemson ($11,740 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 12.8% lower than costs at Clemson University ($10,950 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than Clemson University (92% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 1.2% larger than aid received Clemson University ($10,555 vs. $10,430)
Florida vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 2 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Incoming Florida students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (43%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida 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 Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Clemson University (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $5,500 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $57,100)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $5,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($15,815 vs. $21,500)
- Florida graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($163 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/