Clemson University is the more selective of the two, admitting 38.3% of applicants versus 45.9% at Auburn University. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $20,558 per year at Auburn University versus $18,851 at Clemson University. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1260–1380 at Auburn University and 1250–1410 at Clemson University.
| Metric | Auburn University | Clemson University |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 45.9% | 38.3% |
| Early acceptance rate | 44.0% | 35.7% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1260–1380 | 1250–1410 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Yield rate | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Class size | 6,103 | 4,880 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $20,558 | $18,851 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $29,547 | $27,922 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
No. Clemson University is more selective: it admits 38.3% of applicants, versus 45.9% at Auburn University, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $20,558 per year at Auburn University and $18,851 at Clemson University, so Clemson University is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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