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Overview |
CSU | Clemson | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
CSU | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
CSU | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 46% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 3,418 students)
CSU vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Clemson?
- Charleston Southern University is 108.9% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Clemson than Charleston Southern University ($38,062.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Clemson ($17,536 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 9.8% lower than costs at Clemson University ($11,250 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Clemson University (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 153.3% larger than aid received Clemson University ($26,417 vs. $10,430)
CSU vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 245 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Clemson (43%)
CSU vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Charleston Southern University (80% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $17,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $39,800)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/