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UofSC Georgia NC State UMBC Auburn Virginia Tech Florida TU Binghamton University Tennessee Wisconsin CofC| University of Maryland College Park | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Clemson | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 74% |
Admission |
Maryland | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Maryland | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 Maryland College Park is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 28,747 students)
Maryland vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 42% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($14,038.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Maryland than Clemson University ($38,690.00 vs. $37,982.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Clemson ($15,833 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 19.8% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($12,872 vs. $15,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than University of Maryland College Park (74% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 14.6% larger than aid received Clemson University ($12,142 vs. $10,599)
Maryland vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 40 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than Clemson (38.1%)
Maryland vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Clemson University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $11,200 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $57,100)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- Maryland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/