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UofSC OSU Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State UW-Seattle| University of Oregon | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UO | Clemson | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,163 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #324 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uoregon.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UO | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,512 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,158 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,640 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,077 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,767 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 79% |
Admission |
UO | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,154 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 32,061 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UO | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UO | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,101 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $222 |
Diversity |
UO | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UO | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UO | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than UO based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 23,163 students)
UO vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UO or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than UO for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $12,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at UO than Clemson University ($39,158.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oregon than Clemson ($22,077 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 18.5% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($12,350 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than Clemson University (86% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 6.8% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($10,430 vs. $9,767)
UO vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UO or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or UO .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 156 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UO (3.73)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Clemson (43%)
UO vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UO 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 UO.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of Oregon (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $8,100 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $399 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($21,101 vs. $21,500)
- UO graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($218 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO 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/