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UofSC Georgia NC State USAFA Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Furman| United States Naval Academy | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Clemson | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 79% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Annapolis | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 4,450 students)
Annapolis vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Clemson?
- Clemson University is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Clemson than United States Naval Academy ($38,062.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than United States Naval Academy (79% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($10,430 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (43%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Annapolis vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/