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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University RIT Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond| Boston College | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 31% | ||
Campus |
BC | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 3,719 students)
BC vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Clarkson?
- Boston College is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at BC than Clarkson University ($62,950.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Clarkson ($30,559 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 3.9% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,120 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Boston College (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 21.1% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($49,992 vs. $41,285)
BC vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 182 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming BC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Clarkson University (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $20,100 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $70,800)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/