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NYU Columbia Wellesley RIT Vassar Cornell St Lawrence University Georgetown RPI Syracuse BC Swarthmore| Barnard College | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Clarkson | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 100% |
Admission |
Barnard | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 4, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Barnard | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Barnard | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Clarkson | ||
| 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Clarkson?
- Barnard College is 10% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Barnard than Clarkson University ($60,478.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Clarkson ($26,009 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 15.6% lower than costs at Barnard College ($16,744 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Barnard College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 30.4% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($53,817 vs. $41,285)
Barnard vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 159 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard 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 Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Clarkson University (92% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $9,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($17,847 vs. $27,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($184 vs. $279)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/