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Overview |
Clemson | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 52,384 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #100 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $11,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $41,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $13,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $17,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 86% |
Admission |
Clemson | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 60,055 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 18,830 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 31.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1230/1500 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Clemson | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $230 |
Diversity |
Clemson | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Clemson | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | UT Austin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 28,466 students)
Clemson vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or UT Austin?
- Clemson University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $11,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at UT Austin than Clemson University ($41,070.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Austin than Clemson ($17,434 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 5.7% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($12,350 vs. $13,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Austin than Clemson University (86% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 25.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($10,430 vs. $8,321)
Clemson vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 22 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Incoming Clemson students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at UT Austin (29)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin 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 UT Austin (31.4%)
Clemson vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than Clemson University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $11,500 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $57,100)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,250)
- Clemson graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Austin students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/