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Overview |
Davidson | Clemson | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,904 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,510 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,510 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,400 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,510 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,355 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 74% |
Admission |
Davidson | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.5% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1510 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 7, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Davidson | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $222 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Davidson | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 1,904 students)
Davidson vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Clemson?
- Davidson College is 323.9% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($59,510.00 vs. $14,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Davidson than Clemson University ($59,510.00 vs. $37,982.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Davidson ($24,408 vs. $26,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 27.4% lower than costs at Davidson College ($12,872 vs. $16,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Davidson College (74% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 365.7% larger than aid received Clemson University ($49,355 vs. $10,599)
Davidson vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 80 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (38.1%) than Davidson (14.5%)
Davidson vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Clemson University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $57,100)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($17,000 vs. $21,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($175 vs. $222)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/