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Overview |
Clarkson | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Allegheny College | ||
| 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 Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 1,353 students)
Clarkson vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Allegheny College?
- Clarkson University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Clarkson than Allegheny College ($54,960.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Clarkson ($26,719 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 21.4% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,796 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 3.2% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($42,599 vs. $41,285)
Clarkson vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Clarkson vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Clarkson University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $55,200)
- Clarkson University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Clarkson graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/