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Overview |
Penn State | Clemson | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 79% |
Admission |
Penn State | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Penn State | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
Penn State | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 28,466 students)
Penn State vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or Clemson?
- Penn State Main Campus is 30.1% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Clemson than Penn State Main Campus ($38,062.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Penn State ($24,577 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 3.2% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,350 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Penn State Main Campus (79% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($10,430 vs. $10,066)
Penn State vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Penn State .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 73 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State (27)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Clemson (43%)
Penn State vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State 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 Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Clemson University (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $55,300)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- Clemson graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/