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Overview |
Clemson | Miami | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Coral Gables, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 28,747 | 19,593 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | miami.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,038 | $58,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,982 | $58,104 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,872 | $21,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,408 | $41,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,599 | $36,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 77% |
Admission |
Clemson | Miami | ||
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| Applied | 60,122 | 48,286 | ||
| Admitted | 22,879 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1330/1470 | ||
| 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 | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $205 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Clemson | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 19,593 students)
Clemson vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Miami?
- University of Miami is 313.9% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($58,104.00 vs. $14,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at Miami than Clemson University ($58,104.00 vs. $37,982.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Miami ($24,408 vs. $41,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 67.7% lower than costs at University of Miami ($12,872 vs. $21,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Miami than Clemson University (77% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 246.4% larger than aid received Clemson University ($36,720 vs. $10,599)
Clemson vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at University of Miami (1319) is 44 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Incoming Miami students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Miami (3.7)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (38.1%) than Miami (18.5%)
Clemson vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Miami? 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 Miami and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of Miami (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $13,100 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $57,100)
- University of Miami students graduate with a $1,654 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($19,846 vs. $21,500)
- Miami graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami 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/