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Overview |
Clemson | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 98% |
Admission |
Clemson | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Clemson | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 1,823 students)
Clemson vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 252.5% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Wofford College than Clemson University ($49,760.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Wofford College ($24,577 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 20.8% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,350 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Clemson University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 245.2% larger than aid received Clemson University ($36,005 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 105 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Wofford College (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $57,100)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $4,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,747)
- Clemson graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/