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Overview |
Clarkson | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Cedarville University?
- Clarkson University is 59.3% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Clarkson than Cedarville University ($54,960.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Clarkson ($25,462 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 99.3% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($8,400 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 110.2% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($41,285 vs. $19,637)
Clarkson vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 29 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Clarkson vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Cedarville University (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $24,900 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/