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Overview |
Amherst | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Amherst | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $279 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Amherst | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 1,898 students)
Amherst vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Clarkson?
- Amherst College is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Amherst than Clarkson University ($63,500.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Clarkson ($21,367 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 0% lower than costs at Amherst College ($16,744 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Amherst College (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 42.2% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($58,693 vs. $41,285)
Amherst vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Amherst .
- The average SAT score at Amherst College (1451) is 253 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Amherst students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Clarkson University (96% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $70,800)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $14,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($12,975 vs. $27,000)
- Amherst graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($134 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Amherst students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/