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Overview |
UNCW | Clemson | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 79% |
Admission |
UNCW | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 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 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCW | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNCW | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | 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
- Clemson University is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 17,843 students)
UNCW vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 217.8% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at Clemson than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($38,062.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Clemson ($18,709 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 1.9% lower than costs at Clemson University ($12,120 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (79% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 67.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,430 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 113 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Clemson (43%)
UNCW vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW 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 UNCW.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $12,400 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- UNCW graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/