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UofSC BU Villanova Northeastern Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tufts Babson Tennessee| Clemson University | Boston College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clemson | BC | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,747 | 15,280 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,038 | $66,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,982 | $66,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,872 | $18,475 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,408 | $32,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,599 | $51,099 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 43% |
Admission |
Clemson | BC | ||
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| Applied | 60,122 | 36,069 | ||
| Admitted | 22,879 | 5,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 41.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Clemson | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $196 |
Diversity |
Clemson | BC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Clemson | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 15,280 students)
Clemson vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or BC?
- Boston College is 373.1% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $14,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at BC than Clemson University ($66,410.00 vs. $37,982.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than BC ($24,408 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 43.5% lower than costs at Boston College ($12,872 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Boston College (74% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 382.1% larger than aid received Clemson University ($51,099 vs. $10,599)
Clemson vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 105 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (38.1%) than BC (15.7%)
Clemson vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or BC? 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 BC and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Clemson University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $33,800 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $57,100)
- Boston College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- BC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/