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Overview |
Clarkson College | UNK | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarksoncollege.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson College | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,880 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,284 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,506 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,554 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson College | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 66 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 37 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.1% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson College | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson College | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
Clarkson College | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson College | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson College | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 1,133 students)
Clarkson College vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson College or UNK?
- Clarkson College is 139.2% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($14,880.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Clarkson College than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($14,880.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than UNK ($14,506 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 56.4% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($7,284 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Clarkson College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson College students is 31.2% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,554 vs. $7,282)
Clarkson College vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson College or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Clarkson College .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 1 points higher than at UNK (1049)
- Incoming Clarkson College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Clarkson College vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson College or UNK? 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 UNK and Clarkson College.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Clarkson College (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $8,200 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($21,250 vs. $25,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNK students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/