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Overview |
Clarkson | Brown | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 46% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Clarkson | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Brown?
- Brown University is 14% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Brown than Clarkson University ($62,680.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Clarkson ($26,723 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 5.7% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,840 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Brown University (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 35.3% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($55,847 vs. $41,285)
Clarkson vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 259 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Brown students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Brown (5.1%)
Clarkson vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Brown? 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 Brown and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Clarkson University (95% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $70,800)
- Brown University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brown graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Brown 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/