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Overview |
Wake Forest | Clemson | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 74% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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 Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 9,121 students)
Wake Forest vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Clemson?
- Wake Forest University is 353.1% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $14,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.5% higher at Wake Forest than Clemson University ($63,608.00 vs. $37,982.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Wake Forest ($24,408 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 38.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,872 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Wake Forest University (74% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 419.8% larger than aid received Clemson University ($55,090 vs. $10,599)
Wake Forest vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Wake Forest .
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (38.1%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Clemson University (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $20,100 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $57,100)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/