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Overview |
Georgia | Clemson | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 79% |
Admission |
Georgia | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $222 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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 Georgia is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 28,466 students)
Georgia vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 44.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Clemson than University of Georgia ($38,062.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Clemson ($17,180 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 13.3% lower than costs at Clemson University ($10,904 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Clemson University (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 10.8% larger than aid received Clemson University ($11,559 vs. $10,430)
Georgia vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 23 points higher than at Georgia (1252)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Georgia (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (43%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Clemson University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $700 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $56,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $2,354 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($19,146 vs. $21,500)
- Georgia graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($197 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/