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Overview |
UC Davis | Clemson | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 79% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $222 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Davis | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 28,466 students)
UC Davis vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at UC Davis than Clemson University ($41,636.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than Clemson ($17,385 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 43.3% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($12,350 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than University of California Davis (79% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 97% larger than aid received Clemson University ($20,548 vs. $10,430)
UC Davis vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 49 points higher than at UC Davis (1226)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UC Davis (28)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (43%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis 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 UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than Clemson University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $8,100 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $57,100)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $6,824 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($14,676 vs. $21,500)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($151 vs. $222)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/