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Overview |
UNCSA | Clemson | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 79% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNCSA | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 117.3% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.4% higher at Clemson than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($38,062.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Clemson ($11,251 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 4.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,350 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (79% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 4.2% larger than aid received Clemson University ($10,868 vs. $10,430)
UNCSA vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 167 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have at the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (43%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $18,000 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $39,100)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/