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Overview |
UMBC | Clemson | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 79% |
Admission |
UMBC | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMBC | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $222 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 13,991 students)
UMBC vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 55.9% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at Clemson than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($38,062.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Clemson ($17,692 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 8.3% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($12,350 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Clemson University (92% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 17.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($10,430 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 66 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Clemson (43%)
UMBC vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $2,400 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $57,100)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $303 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($21,197 vs. $21,500)
- UMBC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/