CLEP vs AP

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Here are some more differences between the two -- AP vs. CLEP:
3000+ universities grant credit vs. 2900 universities grant credit
exams delivered to high school students vs. exams delivered to any capable age group with ID
37 courses available (limited by high school) vs. 34 exams available to everyone
classroom setting, teacher taught/led vs. independent, self-taught/led
school district can set requirements/prerequisites vs. no eligibility requirements/prerequisites
exams delivered once/year in May vs. exams delivered year-round
scores received in July (2 months later) vs. computerized scores received immediately (in most cases)
exam fee $87 ($8 to schools as rebate) vs. exam fee $77 (plus test center fee)

Earn credit or place out of college course for both
AP exam is preferred over CLEP if there is a subject overlap.
Must take AP course in order to take exam.