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UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Miami Furman| Ohio University Main Campus | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Clemson | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 79% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 24,145 students)
Ohio University vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at Clemson than Ohio University Main Campus ($38,062.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Clemson ($20,207 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 0.1% lower than costs at Clemson University ($12,336 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Clemson University (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($10,430 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 167 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Clemson (43%)
Ohio University vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Clemson? 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 Clemson and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/