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UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Furman Alabama| Elon University | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | Clemson | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 74% |
Admission |
Elon | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 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 10, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
Elon | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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 Elon based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 7,207 students)
Elon vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Clemson?
- Elon University is 213.6% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $14,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Elon than Clemson University ($44,029.00 vs. $37,982.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Elon ($24,408 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 12.5% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,872 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Elon University (74% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 65.3% larger than aid received Clemson University ($17,523 vs. $10,599)
Elon vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 64 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Clemson (38.1%)
Elon vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Clemson University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $900 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $56,200)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Clemson graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/