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Overview |
Clemson | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 47% |
Admission |
Clemson | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clemson | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $230 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Clemson | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Wisconsin | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 28,466 students)
Clemson vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Wisconsin?
- Clemson University is 52.2% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Clemson than University of Wisconsin Madison ($38,062.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Clemson ($13,376 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 4.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,350 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than University of Wisconsin Madison (79% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 7.1% larger than aid received Clemson University ($11,171 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 25 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Incoming Clemson students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Clemson University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $7,700 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $57,100)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,250)
- Clemson graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/