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UofSC Florida State Georgia USF Main Campus NC State FIU FAU Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC| University of Central Florida | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | Clemson | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 69,233 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,070 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,110 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,585 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 74% |
Admission |
UCF | Clemson | ||
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| Applied | 60,627 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 23,961 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.5% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1230/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UCF | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $222 |
Diversity |
UCF | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCF | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UCF | 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 Central Florida is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (69,233 students vs. 28,747 students)
UCF vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 213.5% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($14,038.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at Clemson than University of Central Florida ($37,982.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than Clemson ($13,110 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 6.6% lower than costs at Clemson University ($12,070 vs. $12,872)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than Clemson University (85% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 10.6% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($10,599 vs. $9,585)
UCF vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or UCF .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 96 points higher than at UCF (1179)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UCF (26)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UCF (3.64)
- UCF has a higher acceptance rate (39.5%) than Clemson (38.1%)
UCF vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF 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 UCF.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of Central Florida (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $8,200 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $3,230 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($18,270 vs. $21,500)
- UCF graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($188 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/