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UofSC Georgia NC State UNC Chapel Hill Auburn UNCW Virginia Tech UNCG Florida ECU ASU Tennessee| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNC Charlotte | Clemson | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 29,551 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncc.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Charlotte | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,812 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,936 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,896 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,951 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 79% |
Admission |
UNC Charlotte | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,355 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 17,007 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNC Charlotte | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Charlotte | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNC Charlotte | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNC Charlotte | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UNC Charlotte | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 28,466 students)
UNC Charlotte vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Charlotte or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 270.4% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.2% higher at Clemson than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($38,062.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Clemson ($13,951 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 4.4% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($12,350 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (79% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 31.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($10,430 vs. $7,907)
UNC Charlotte vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Charlotte or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or UNC Charlotte .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 182 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Clemson (43%)
UNC Charlotte vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $8,500 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $48,600)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/