Clemson vs. Emory?

Doktorvater · 04-03-2008, 03:59 PM

In at Clemson, Calhoun Honors, with OOS tuition waiver.
In at Emory with zilch.

What do you think? Which way to go?

thanks

kitkat82 · 04-03-2008, 04:03 PM

Waiting to see what we get with Emory. Same deal as your child with Clemson (OOS, Honors). So I shall lurk and see what kind of answers you get.

pkmlb · 04-03-2008, 07:05 PM

My daughter also has (OOS waiver, Honors) at Clemson and full out-of-state tuition at UVA. Shall we send them all to Clemson and save the $$$ for some fabulous spring breaks with our kids!!!

My2Angels · 04-03-2008, 07:38 PM

I was in the same situation 2 years ago... son was deciding between U of Miami & Clemson (OOS waiver & honors). He ultimately picked Clemson & has been very happy with his decision. He has made a home at Clemson & I feel very comfortable with him being there. He is involved with Marching band, intramural sports & service organizations. He really likes his major (engineering) & just interviewed with companies coming to the school & got a great co-op position.

In short... Clemson has great academics, nice weather, good school spirit/sports, plenty of activities & most of all... plenty of happy students. I remember reading one of those Princeton polls that ranked Clemson in the top 5 of all schools for happiest students! May seem kind of superficial, but I think that is an important factor.

Good luck with all your decisions! If I can answer any more questions, let me know.

FLVADAD · 04-03-2008, 08:58 PM

I think the environment at Clemson is more fun. hard to beat the school spirit they have there. Depends on the student though.

Mitch_L · 04-04-2008, 09:21 AM

What type of atmosphere are looking for? It would seem that the two universities would differ in this area. Personally, I have decided to save my debt until grad school (the plan now anyways).

SCMom62 · 04-21-2008, 10:49 PM

Living less than 1 hour away from Clemson a lot of kids in our area go there. I don't think I know of one unhappy student at Clemson. Their school spirit is great! Yes, the weather here is beautiful. Lake Hartwell is great also. A lot of local kids have lake houses also. 3 1/2 hours to the beaches, can't beat the life down here! South Carolina has an incredible scholarship program for their top students, so you will find most of the top in state kids going to Clemson unless they get more $$$ from other schools.