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Overview |
Kentucky | Clemson | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 79% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 28,466 students)
Kentucky vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Clemson than University of Kentucky ($38,062.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Clemson ($18,693 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 18.8% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,350 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Clemson University (94% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 35.3% larger than aid received Clemson University ($14,114 vs. $10,430)
Kentucky vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 132 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Clemson (43%)
Kentucky vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of Kentucky (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $51,000)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,750)
- Clemson graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($222 vs. $235)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/