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UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Furman Alabama| Clemson University | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clemson | SVU | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 99% |
Admission |
Clemson | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Clemson | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $244 |
Diversity |
Clemson | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Clemson | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 1,053 students)
Clemson vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at Clemson than Southern Virginia University ($38,062.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Clemson ($23,274 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 35% lower than costs at Clemson University ($9,150 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Clemson University (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($10,430 vs. $8,188)
Clemson vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 234 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or SVU? 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 SVU and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Southern Virginia University (80% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $16,500 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $40,600)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $2,154 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,654)
- Clemson graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($222 vs. $244)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/