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UofSC USD San Diego State UCSB Georgia UCI NC State UCLA UC Davis Auburn UW-Seattle Virginia Tech| University of California San Diego | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | Clemson | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 79% |
Admission |
UCSD | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UCSD | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $222 |
Diversity |
UCSD | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UCSD | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California San Diego is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 28,466 students)
UCSD vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than UCSD for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at UCSD than Clemson University ($41,636.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California San Diego than Clemson ($16,111 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 35.3% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($12,350 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than University of California San Diego (79% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 99.3% larger than aid received Clemson University ($20,782 vs. $10,430)
UCSD vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 69 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (43%) than UCSD (23.7%)
UCSD vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD 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 UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than Clemson University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $10,800 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $57,100)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($18,500 vs. $21,500)
- UCSD graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($191 vs. $222)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/