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Overview |
Louisville | Clemson | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
Louisville | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $222 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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
- Clemson University is larger than than Louisville based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 22,017 students)
Louisville vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Clemson than University of Louisville ($38,062.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Clemson ($19,327 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 15.8% lower than costs at Clemson University ($10,668 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Clemson University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 17.1% larger than aid received Clemson University ($12,216 vs. $10,430)
Louisville vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 116 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Clemson (43%)
Louisville vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of Louisville (80% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $1,844 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($19,656 vs. $21,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($203 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/