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Overview |
Clarkson | Columbia | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 34,782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #22 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $62,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $62,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $16,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $22,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $61,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 60,879 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 64.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 34/35 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Clarkson | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Columbia?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Columbia than Clarkson University ($62,570.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Clarkson ($22,058 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 2.8% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,286 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Columbia University in the City of New York (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 47.9% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($61,061 vs. $41,285)
Clarkson vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 275 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Columbia students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Clarkson vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Columbia? 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 Columbia and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Clarkson University (93% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $36,800 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $70,800)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/