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Overview |
UNF | Clemson | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,406 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,192 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,338 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,742 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
UNF | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,744 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 13,920 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNF | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNF | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNF | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UNF | 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
- Clemson University is larger than than UNF based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 16,406 students)
UNF vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 229.8% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.5% higher at Clemson than University of North Florida ($38,062.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than Clemson ($11,338 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 21.2% lower than costs at Clemson University ($10,192 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida than Clemson University (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 19.3% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($10,430 vs. $8,742)
UNF vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or UNF .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 135 points higher than at UNF (1140)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNF (25)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- UNF has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Clemson (43%)
UNF vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF 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 UNF.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of North Florida (80% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $9,900 more per year than UNF graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $47,200)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($16,000 vs. $21,500)
- UNF graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($165 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNF students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/