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Overview |
UMass | Clemson | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 79% |
Admission |
UMass | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMass | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
UMass | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
UMass | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 28,466 students)
UMass vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Clemson?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Clemson than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($38,062.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Clemson ($22,291 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 14.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($12,350 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Clemson University (85% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 18.4% larger than aid received Clemson University ($12,350 vs. $10,430)
UMass vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or UMass .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 49 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Clemson (43%)
UMass vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $1,900 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $55,200)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/