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Overview |
Clarkson | Baruch | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 19,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Baruch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $18,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $3,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $9,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Baruch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 24,867 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 12,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 50.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Baruch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Baruch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $111 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Baruch | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Clarkson | Baruch | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Baruch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (19,698 students vs. 3,603 students)
Clarkson vs. Baruch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Baruch?
- Clarkson University is 717.3% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 280.7% higher at Clarkson than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($56,642.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Clarkson ($3,989 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 9.8% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($17,016 vs. $18,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 336.8% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($43,097 vs. $9,867)
Clarkson vs. Baruch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Baruch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baruch or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (1230) is 32 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Baruch (3.7)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Baruch (50.5%)
Clarkson vs. Baruch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Baruch? 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 Baruch and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Baruch graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $61,800)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $16,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($10,800 vs. $27,000)
- Baruch graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/