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Overview |
Clarkson College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarksoncollege.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,880 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,284 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,506 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,554 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 76% |
Admission |
Clarkson College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 66 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 37 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.1% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Clarkson College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Clarkson College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 1,133 students)
Clarkson College vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson College or UW-Eau Claire?
- Clarkson College is 102.1% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($14,880.00 vs. $7,361.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at UW-Eau Claire than Clarkson College ($16,074.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than UW-Eau Claire ($14,506 vs. $15,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 23.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($7,284 vs. $9,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson College than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (77% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson College students is 124.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($9,554 vs. $4,251)
Clarkson College vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson College or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or Clarkson College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (1110) is 60 points higher than at Clarkson College (1050)
- Incoming UW-Eau Claire students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Clarkson College (23)
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- UW-Eau Claire has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Clarkson College vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson College or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and Clarkson College.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Clarkson College (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $3,700 more per year than UW-Eau Claire graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $47,900)
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- UW-Eau Claire graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/