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Overview |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Clemson | ||
| Location | Rolla, MO | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,080 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #226 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mst.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,696 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,140 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,023 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,779 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 79% |
Admission |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,311 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 5,143 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1173/1370 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,563 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Missouri University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 7,080 students)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri University of Science and Technology or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Missouri University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $9,696.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Clemson than Missouri University of Science and Technology ($38,062.00 vs. $28,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri University of Science and Technology than Clemson ($14,023 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri University of Science and Technology are 9.8% lower than costs at Clemson University ($11,248 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri University of Science and Technology than Clemson University (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri University of Science and Technology students is 32.1% larger than aid received Clemson University ($13,779 vs. $10,430)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri University of Science and Technology or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Missouri University of Science and Technology .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 14 points higher than at Missouri University of Science and Technology (1261)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Missouri University of Science and Technology (28)
- Accepted freshman Missouri University of Science and Technology students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Missouri University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Clemson (43%)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Missouri University of Science and Technology (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology earn on average $11,300 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $57,100)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $3,063 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,563)
- Clemson graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/