Head to head · South Carolina
Coastal Carolina University costs less than Clemson University at every income band federal data covers — between $3,817 and $8,483 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Clemson University | Coastal Carolina University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,607 | $9,563 | $4,044 |
| $30–48k | $14,109 | $10,292 | $3,817 |
| $48–75k | $18,851 | $12,938 | $5,913 |
| $75–110k | $24,833 | $16,350 | $8,483 |
| Over $110k | $27,922 | $20,219 | $7,703 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Clemson University first, then Coastal Carolina University. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Clemson University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
Clemson University — every income band · Coastal Carolina University — every income band · All South Carolina public colleges