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Overview |
Clemson | PC | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Clemson | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Clemson | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $269 |
Diversity |
Clemson | PC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Clemson | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 1,199 students)
Clemson vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 176.2% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at PC than Clemson University ($38,990.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Clemson ($21,571 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 9.3% lower than costs at Clemson University ($11,300 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Clemson University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 229.6% larger than aid received Clemson University ($34,379 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 193 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at PC (3.6)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or PC? 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 PC and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Presbyterian College (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $9,400 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $47,700)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $4,608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,108)
- Clemson graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($222 vs. $269)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/